WTN: 2001 Paolo Scavino Barolo

[David M. Bueker]

2001 Paolo Scavino Barolo
Starting to develop some interesting aromatics. There's a distinct floral element that now rises above a tarry (and more than slightly oaky) base. It's still quite hard/tannic on the palate, but does have a back end perfume that is quite long. Seems to need more time, and be capable of gaining some more harmony with additional cellar time.

Where's the aromas of new French oak and vanillin flavors??

[David M. Bueker]

I did mention oak, but it was not overwhelming.

As Giuseppe Rinaldi says "I hope its never ready!" He seems to think the tannins, etc. create a dialogue between the drinker and the wine. He says there's never a right time to open his wines. Scavino is a so-called modernist, but not really. His use of oak is quite delicate I'm sure.

Agostino,

why do you say Scavino is 'not really' a modernist?