Scarzello, Barolo 1999

Scarzello Barolo 1999 is a beautifully mature, traditionally crafted Nebbiolo from the very heart of the Barolo village. Sourced from old vines on low-yielding plots, it captures the essence of classic Barolo – refined power, lifted aromatics and a deeply etched sense of place. From the outstanding 1999 vintage, this wine is a snapshot of a great year in Piemonte, now drinking at a wonderfully complex, evolved stage.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Scarzello Barolo 1999 shows a brick-red core with garnet hues and a delicate, translucent rim – the hallmark of mature Nebbiolo. The nose is intensely aromatic and layered: dried cherries, rose petals and violets mingle with notes of licorice, leather, truffle, tobacco and a faint hint of tar and undergrowth, revealing its long bottle age and traditional upbringing. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied yet graceful, with a deep, savory core of dried red fruits, blood orange peel and spice. The tannins, once firm and commanding, are now finely polished and integrated, supported by vibrant, well-preserved acidity that keeps the wine fresh and energetic. A subtle mineral edge, drawn from the calcareous marl and sandstone soils, carries through to a long, precise finish. This Barolo is fully mature but still has the structure to hold and evolve further for a few more years in a good cellar, especially in magnums or under ideal storage conditions.

Production
The fruit for Scarzello Barolo 1999 comes from vineyards around Barolo village, rooted in calcareous marl and sandstone – classic Barolo terroir that gives both elegance and firm structure. The Scarzello family works traditionally, with conventionally farmed, old-vine Nebbiolo and deliberately low yields to concentrate flavor and express the nuances of place. Harvest is carried out by hand to ensure careful selection of perfectly ripe grapes. In the cellar, the wine is vinified using long skin macerations, extracting tannin, color and aromatic complexity in the traditional Barolo style. It is then aged for around 30 months in large Slavonian oak casks, which offer gentle oxygenation without overt oak flavor, followed by extended bottle aging in the estate’s cellars before release.

Food & Serving
This mature Barolo is a superb match for classic Piemontese cuisine: braised beef (brasato al Barolo), veal shank, game birds, and dishes with white or black truffle. It also pairs beautifully with mushroom risotto, aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano or mature Taleggio, and rich, slow-cooked stews or ossobuco. Serve at around 18 °C, and decant 2–3 hours before serving to allow the wine to fully open and shed any remaining bottle reduction. Use large, tulip-shaped glasses to highlight its complex bouquet and silky texture.

Producer
The Scarzello family is a traditional Barolo producer based in the village of Barolo itself, where they have cultivated Nebbiolo for generations. Known for a steadfast commitment to classic methods, they are part of the region’s old guard, favoring long macerations, large Slavonian oak casks and extended aging over more modern, heavily oaked styles. Their wines are prized for their purity, transparency and fidelity to terroir, making Scarzello a reference point for lovers of elegant, ageworthy Barolo. Vintages like 1999 underscore the estate’s ability to craft wines that not only reflect a great year in Piemonte, but also reward patient cellaring with profound complexity.

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