Luigi Scavino Barolo Azelia 2019: Dark Fruit Elegance
Red 14.5% ABV ABV Luigi Scavino
11 January 2026
Great with steak night
Picked this up after seeing Barolo recommended for red meat and it didn't disappoint. Bright and fruity up front with a warmth that builds as you drink it. At 14.5% it's got some weight to it too. Goes brilliantly with a ribeye.
10 December 2025
Nice but expected more punch
It's a good wine, don't get me wrong — lovely fresh red fruit and a peppery kick that I enjoyed. But for a Barolo at this price I wanted it to be a bit more full-on? Felt lighter than I expected. My partner loved it though so maybe that's just me.
24 November 2025
Birthday treat that delivered
Got this as a birthday present to myself and wow, really glad I did. The strawberry and red fruit thing going on is gorgeous, and it just keeps going — the finish lasts ages with this lovely warming spice. At £42.50 it's not cheap but honestly felt worth every penny for a special occasion.
22 November 2025
Solid Barolo for the price
The wine shop guy steered me toward this when I said I wanted a decent Barolo without spending £80+. Really aromatic when you open it, kind of floral and herby. Loads of juicy red berry flavour and the tannins are there but not aggressive. Had it with a slow-cooked beef ragu and it was perfect.
17 November 2025
Bit pricey but still enjoyed it
Saw this on a restaurant menu and then tracked down a bottle to have at home. It's nice — redcurrant and pepper flavours, long finish with some spice. But £42.50 is a lot for a midweek bottle and I've had similarly enjoyable reds for less. Would maybe save it for a special dinner.
2 October 2025
Dinner party hero
Brought this to a dinner party and it was the bottle everyone kept going back to. There's something really inviting about the nose — roses and strawberry, sounds poncy but it genuinely smells amazing. The finish goes on forever with a dry grippy quality that I'm really into. Will be buying more.