2004 Scavino Barolo Carobric

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Dec 2007
Scavino's 2004 Barolo Carobric comes across as classic in its expression of violets, black cherries, minerals and sweet toasted oak. It too offers gorgeous inner sweetness to its fruit, but it is more focused and less concentrated than the other 2004 Barolos. This is a beautifully proportioned, vibrant Barolo that is sure to find many admirers. Carobric is made from a blend of Rocche di Castiglione, Bric del Fiasc and Cannubi. This bottling has often suffered an identity crisis among the single-vineyard wines in the lineup but in recent years its personality has gradually begun to show its potential. The 2004 is a terrific effort. 94 points

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov/Dec 2007
(from Cannubi, Rocche di Castiglione and Bric del Fiasc fruit) Saturated, deep red-ruby. Dark berry and roast coffee aromas show a hint of exotic liqueur. Sweet, lush and powerful, with deep flavors of black cherry, black raspberry and menthol. Finishes with a rather large tannic structure. A serious wine, but this has always been a bit tricky for Scavino to sell, as it's a blend rather than a Barolo with a precise identity. 90(+?) points