(from Les Bussières and the portion of La Taupe near La Combe d’Orveau)

plum liqueur and a hint of smoked meat

A more elegant and slightly higher-toned red berry fruit nose displays spice and green tea nuances

(from a vine density of 30

Paolo Scavino, Barolo Bricco Ambrogio Vintage:2004 (from Les Bussières and theThe 2003 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio has held up nicely. Dark red cherry, plum, cloves, new leather and licorice meld together in a mid weight, fleshy, attractive Barolo with plenty of freshness. As always, the Bricco Ambrogio stands out in the Scavino range for its immediacy and fruit driven personality. Antonio Galloni