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. About 29,000 examples were produced.

A savory version, evoking wild herb and saline flavors along with cherry and plum notes, this is both fleshy and firm, with a line of dense tannins leaving a dusty imprint on the chewy finish. Best from 2023 through 2040. 2,450 cases made, 800 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add