2016 Azelia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont
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Azelia's 2016 Barolo is a blend of fruit from two parcels in Castiglione Falletto and five in Serralunga, with the character of Serralunga especially felt in the wine's tannic grip and persistence. Iron, sage, mint, smoke and wild cherry give the Barolo striking aromatic nuance and complexity, all in the mid-weight style that is such a signature at this address. The purity of the fruit is just striking. Stated simply, this is a tremendous wine in its peer group
93 points Antonio Galloni vinous.com Feb 2020 Drink 2020 – 2028
Azelia's classic 2016 Barolo shows a spicy or savory personality with accents of laurel leaf, eucalyptus and clove. Those are some of the high notes that hover over a core of dark fruit and dried blackberry. On the Nebbiolo scale, this wine takes us to a sultry side of the variety, with slightly more fruit weight, texture and pronounced black fruit. If you are choosing your Barolo according to a possible pasta or meat pairing, this would be the meat wine. Azelia's classico Barolo is a blend of fruit from seven single vineyards, with 30% of the total from Castiglione Falletto and 70% from Serralunga d'Alba. A big portion comes from the Cerretta and Broglio sites, with 50-year-old vines.
93 points Monica Larner robertparker.com Jul 2020 Drink 2024-2040
Azelia is celebrating it’s 100th anniversary in 2020. This is a mix of seven different single vineyards located in Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga d’Alba. This is the best “Classico” I’ve tasted from this producer. Red fruited, cherry in particular, a little sage, mint, and rose layers in fragrance, and some biscuit spices. It’s clean, quietly succulent, with a fine graphite tannin grip, pure acidity, a little liquorice richness, and a finish dusted with orange peel and perfume. It’ll blossom and shine brightly with bottle age. Purity and poise, with quiet authority. A terrific release.
94+ points - Gary Walsh, winefront.com.au.
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont, Barolo |
| Varietals | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 94-95 |
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