Description
Barolo’s Most Elegant Single Cru — Monvigliero by Paolo Scavino
Paolo Scavino is one of Barolo’s most revered producers, and the Monvigliero is the crown jewel of their single-vineyard lineup. Sourced from the stately Monvigliero vineyard in Verduno — widely regarded as the grand cru of the village — this cru was first bottled as a single vineyard wine in 2007 after the Scavino family purchased the site. Monvigliero is celebrated for its distinctly feminine character: floral, spicy, balsamic, and precise, with a finesse and aromatic complexity that sets it apart from the more powerful expressions of Barolo.
Expert Reviews – Vintage 2022
- Jeb Dunnuck — 95 pts: “Moving north to Verduno, the 2022 Barolo Monvigliero pours a bright ruby hue and remains slightly reserved at this stage, revealing aromas of preserved cranberries, white peach, candied orange, baking spice, ripe apricot, and dried earth. Medium-bodied, it has a more linear feel, with focused acidity and well-defined tannins. Citrus notes lift the palate and carry through a refined finish.” Rating: 95+
- James Suckling — 95 pts: “This wine shines with freshness and transparency, full of red currants, red cherries and intense violets against a meaty background. Lightly extracted and medium-bodied, showing crisp, brilliant acidity and velvety tannins. A touch of sternness in the tense, fragrant finish. Drinkable now but best from 2027.”
Winemaker Notes
Paolo Scavino Barolo Monvigliero 2022 750ml
Great finesse and aromatic complexity, distinctly floral spicy, savory, balsamic in its expression. The nose is vivid and compound. The texture is focused. An extremely elegant cru, feminine and full of character.
Vineyard & Provenance
- Grape: Nebbiolo
- Appellation: Barolo DOCG, Piedmont
- Vineyard: Monvigliero, Verduno
- Producer: Paolo Scavino
- Vintage: 2021
- Size: 750ml
Food Pairings
A classic Piedmontese pairing — exceptional with braised beef, osso buco, white truffle dishes, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, wild boar ragù, and roasted lamb.
