Paolo Scavino Rocche Annunziata Barolo Riserva 2013

The Scavino family has been tending these vines for over a century, but the Rocche dell’Annunziata is their crown jewel—a site in La Morra that produces wines of such lift and perfume they practically float out of the glass.

The 2013 vintage is, quite simply, a benchmark. It was a classicist’s dream year, defined by a long growing season and a late harvest that allowed Nebbiolo to develop dizzying aromatic complexity without losing its structural integrity.

Scavino’s style has evolved beautifully over the decades, moving toward a purity that lets the cru do the talking. In this Riserva, the oak is a background singer, never the lead. It’s a sophisticated, soulful bottle that captures the magic of one of Piedmont’s greatest sites in a truly historic vintage.