Paolo Scavino, Barolo Carobric other_regions_italy The 2017 Clos Apalta is

The 2017 Clos Apalta is the 20th vintage of this wine that was produced with a blend of 48% Carmenere

vibrant acidity and some overall austerity

with excellent balance and a long

complex and moderately structured finale

with a sweet core of mature fruit

Paolo Scavino, Barolo Carobric other_regions_italy The 2017 Clos Apalta isScavino's 2003 Barolo Carobric is impeccable. Sweet floral notes meld into dried cherries, raspberries, mint and spices. As always, the Carobric is lifted and aromatically expressive. Tertiary notes are still a few years out, especially from magnum. Given the wine's mid weight structure I suggest drinking the 2003 sooner rather than later. All the elements are in the right place in this perfumed, aromatic Barolo made from parcels in Cannubi, Rocche