Barolo Del Comune Di Barolo
2020
For Burgundy lovers wandering Piedmont
Grape Variety
Nebbiolo
Vintage
2020
Alcohol Content
14.5%
Volume
750ml
Tasting Notes
Food Pairings
Characteristics
About This Wine
Scarzello’s Barolo del Comune di Barolo 2020 is a portrait of the village in two parcels: Sarmassa for depth and drive, Terlo for lift and perfume. Calcareous clay anchors the fruit; a small thread of sand in Terlo sharpens the lines. South-to-southwest light on Sarmassa and a cooler southeast tilt in Terlo set up a graceful balance—succulent red fruit, rose and subtle spice over a clean, mineral core. The result feels poised and energetic, classic in profile yet unforced. In the cellar, time does the talking. Fermentations run long—often 30 to 50 days—before a quiet two years in large casks and tonneaux, then a further stretch in bottle. Tannins are finely woven, the cadence measured, the style resolutely traditional. The 2020 shows a cool, precise character with vivid strawberry and cherry, hints of tea, orange peel and graphite, and a finish that glides rather than pushes. It’s a Barolo of equilibrium and clarity—ready to charm now, with the stamina to unfold beautifully over the coming years.
About Scarzello
Scarzello is a small, family-run Barolo estate with serious vineyards and an old-school soul. The property totals about five and a half hectares of Nebbiolo, with a significant stake in Sarmassa—one of Barolo’s benchmark crus—plus parcels in Terlo and Paiagallo. Densely planted vines, careful farming, and a commitment to lower yields keep concentration high and fruit immaculate. Federico Scarzello has even secured centenarian Michet material for future replantings, underscoring the family’s long view on quality. In the cellar, Scarzello stays firmly in the traditionalist camp. Fermentations rely on wild yeast, macerations run long, and maturation happens in large Slavonian botti (25–30 hl). The flagship Barolo Sarmassa Vigna Merenda can rest up to 30 months in cask before an unhurried spell in bottle; releases come when the wines are ready rather than on a marketing calendar. Federico—building on studies in Alba and Turin and the groundwork of his father, Giorgio—has refined the details without touching the essentials: patience, purity, and clarity of terroir. The results are quietly thrilling Barolo: perfumed with red fruits and spice, poised on silky tannins, and transparent to site. Sarmassa brings depth and drive; Terlo and Paiagallo add nuance and lift. Scarzello is a very good quality traditionalist Barolo producer on a clear upward arc, producing wines that reward cellaring and deliver real finesse at the table. For lovers of classic Langhe character, this is a name to follow.
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