In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Brasato al Barolo
    Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin.
  • Tajarin with white truffle
    Truffle resonates with the wine's savoury core.
  • Aged Castelmagno
    Salt sharpens the red-fruit lift.

How to serve Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Bric del Fiasc was one of the first single-vineyard Barolos in the modern era, established by Paolo Scavino in 1978 in Castiglione Falletto.

  1. 1978 — Scavino bottles its first Bric del Fiasc single-vineyard Barolo

Facts

Producer
Paolo Scavino
Grapes
Nebbiolo (100%)
Classification
Barolo DOCG
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 90 to 170 at retail
Drinking window
10 to 35 from vintage
First vintage
1978

Frequently asked about Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc

What does Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Scavino's famed single-vineyard Barolo from the Bricco del Fiasco cru in Castiglione Falletto, a modern-classic Nebbiolo of polish and concentration.

When should I drink Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc?

Drink 10 to 35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc?

Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin.

What grapes are in Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc?

The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.

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