Cagliero - Barolo Ravera DOCG 2019

Intense ruby red Barolo with aromas of ripe red fruit, floral notes, licorice, and balsamic. Rich and full-bodied, with refined tannins, fresh acidity, and a long finish. A classic Barolo with depth and elegance, already drinking beautifully but with plenty of potential to develop further.

Beautiful with brasato al Barolo, tajarin with butter and truffle, risotto with porcini and Parmesan, ossobuco, and leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic. Also delicious with aged cheeses such as Castelmagno and Parmigiano Reggiano and other rich, classic Piedmontese dishes. Serve at 17–18 °C.

The Scarzello family has deep roots in Barolo. The winery, which has been in the family for generations, is currently managed with great passion by Federico and his wife Federica, who continue to craft Barolo in the traditional way according to the family recipe. As such, Scarzello’s wines are a true reflection of Barolo itself. Since 1930, the Scarzello family has remained faithful to their winemaking methods. The Barolos they produce undergo long maceration and aging in botte, making them wines for the long term.

The cantina is located in the heart of Barolo and has a small production of approximately 30,000 bottles per year, with all work in the vineyard and cellar carried out by the family itself.

Although Scarzello does not possess the same name recognition as some of the other big names in Barolo, the wines they produce are highly regarded; their Barolos can be found on the wine lists of renowned restaurants all over the world. The Sarmassa Vigna Merenda comes from the best part of the vineyard of the same name in Barolo. Scarzello stands for quality; in less favorable years, the grapes from the Sarmassa vineyard are blended into the Comune di Barolo, ensuring that Sarmassa always maintains a consistently high quality. In any case, they produce very interesting wines, including a highly accessible Nebbiolo and a complex Barbera, which comes from the Paiagallo cru in Barolo and, following wood aging in botte, is aged for its final months in amphora.

We feel privileged to be able to offer these magnificent wines exclusively in the Netherlands.

Sourced from various plots in Barolo, including Terlo and Sarmassa. The combination of these vineyards creates a balanced wine that brings together elegance, freshness, and structure.

Traditionally made with a long maceration and delicate extraction. The wine is then aged for at least 18 months in large wooden barrels, followed by a long period of bottle aging. A method that Scarzello has been using for generations.

The 2020 combines fresh acidity and firm tannins with ripe red fruit and a classic structure. Appealing now, but clearly has room to develop further. Suitable for cellaring until approximately 2040.