- 93 points -
March 2016 (Vintage 2012)Wonderful aromas of spices and berries. Chili powder with plums. Chinese spices. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and delicious fruit. Pretty tannin and fruit tension. Drink or hold.
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AZELIA
Barolo
2012
$50.00
Service fees
$ 0.00
Product code
11858053
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Signature
Status
Unavailable
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$43.49
Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
Region
Piedmont
Appellation
Barolo
Varietal(s)
Nebbiolo
100 %
Colour
Red
Closure type
Cork
Length of aging
24 months
Availability
Producer's website
About this winery
The Azelia vineyard, located in the prestigious Piedmont wine region of Italy, boasts a rich history and notable milestones that underscore its exceptional heritage. Founded in the early 20th century by the Scavino family, Azelia has emerged as a leading winery specializing in Nebbiolo and Dolcetto wines. For over a century, Azelia has cultivated vines in the hills of Barolo, Barbaresco, and Alba—renowned for producing elegant and complex red wines. The family's passion and dedication to...
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Product notes
An impeccable balance. A mix of 7 different single vineyards. Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga d’Alba match here in a superlative way. Part of the Riserva Bricco Voghera grapes always gives its superb contribution.
Tasting notes
Aroma and finesse with power and body at the same time. Sweet nose, with hints of cherry, black currant and licorice. Fruity tannins. A union of characters. Aged for two years in large casks.
Press reviews
- 90 points -
March 2016 (Vintage 2012)Azelia's 2012 Barolo is fresh, floral and nicely lifted in the glass. Crushed flowers, sweet red cherries, spices, mint and rose petal lift from the glass in the 2012 Barolo. An excellent choice for drinking over the next handful of years, Azelia's straight Barolo is all about balance and understated harmony. The style is gracious, perfumed and weightless, with pretty saline notes that give the wine its sense of proportion. This is one of the best straight 2012 Barolos I tasted. Fruit sources are 70% Serralunga and 30% Castiglione Falletto. The 2012 spent two and a half years in cask. Hail was an issue in Bricco Voghera, so Azelia did not produce a Riserva. All the best fruit went into the straight Barolo.
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