Azelia Winery

• November 2009

  If you want some good Barolos, you should look at Michael Skurnik Wines ... such as Paolo Scavino, Azelia, Marengo, etc... With regards to vintage, you should probably aim for 1999 or 2000. They are drinking real nicely. Just drunk a few weeks ago a Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del... Read moreIf you want some good Barolos, you should look at Michael Skurnik Wines ... such as Paolo Scavino, Azelia, Marengo, etc... With regards to vintage, you should probably aim for 1999 or 2000. They are drinking real nicely. Just drunk a few weeks ago a Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc 1999 and it was pretty amazing! Brunellos... I really like Ciacci Piccolomini. And if you can find, try their Brunello Riserva 2001, it's a beauty... (but rare....) Cheers Quenti    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Celebratory bottle... by Quentin4

  
  
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  September 2009

  Barolo Bricco Fiasco Azelia 2004

  Snoothrank: Starting at $75^.00

  Spicy and aromatic on the nose. The palate is muscular, yet not overwhelming. Superb acidity and silky tannins. This wine will last for a long time! QC http://www.questionofwine.com

  Wine review by Quentin4

  
  
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  September 2009

  Barolo Margheria Azelia 2004

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  I have tasted the whole range of Azelia Barolos upon release in Arpil 2008 and Margheria is no exception to the excellence of Luigi Scavino's work. The wine is opulent & shows superb aromates on the nose. Liquorice, blackcurrant, leathery style at first it continues on the mid palate... Read moreI have tasted the whole range of Azelia Barolos upon release in Arpil 2008 and Margheria is no exception to the excellence of Luigi Scavino's work. The wine is opulent & shows superb aromates on the nose. Liquorice, blackcurrant, leathery style at first it continues on the mid palate with plums and more violet. Present tannins with a beautiful menthol fresh finish. QC http://www.questionofwine.blogspot.com    (hide)

  Wine review by Quentin4

  
  
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  August 2009

  Azelia Barolo 2003

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  Faint brickish tinge at the rim. Nose: Black cherry, rose petal, faint smokiness Palate: Intense entry on the palate. Extravagantly plush. Black cherry again on the palate, persistent subtle sweetness right up until the finish which is reminiscent of raspberry-mocha. Tannins... Read moreFaint brickish tinge at the rim. Nose: Black cherry, rose petal, faint smokiness Palate: Intense entry on the palate. Extravagantly plush. Black cherry again on the palate, persistent subtle sweetness right up until the finish which is reminiscent of raspberry-mocha. Tannins provide interesting structure. Would definitely stand to benefit from more time in the bottle, as of 8/9/09.    (hide)

  Wine review by akackerman

  
  

• December 2008

  To kick off the "Year of Living Piedmont" proper, I NEED TO FIND a kickin' ... titling of this year (see: Azelia)... but I need opinions. I have a buddy at The Italian Wine Merchants (near 14th St, Union Square) who knows his shtuff as well... just need a cuvee de opinion. I know... Read moreTo kick off the "Year of Living Piedmont" proper, I NEED TO FIND a kickin' ... titling of this year (see: Azelia)... but I need opinions. I have a buddy at The Italian Wine Merchants (near 14th St, Union Square) who knows his shtuff as well... just need a cuvee de opinion. I know GDP has some great past articles on these types of things (BIG see: http://blog.snooth.com/?author=28)- and you can bet your foot I'll be bugging him soon about this very matter- but I wanted a sort of "semi-consensus" concerning what YOU would enjoy most from Piedmont, to usher in what I hope will be a CELEBRATION of a year, rather than a year that, for all intents & porpoises, was corked. ANY hints on a producer, a vintage, set of flavors or characteristics & history- ANYTHING you have to offer would come in handy. 2008 can go suck an egg. Any suggestions at all will be welcomed with open arms, and a fresh slice of Parmigiano-Reggiano. And, yea, I had to copy the image ok; for it spells out to me in a loamy & luscious way, just how good things can be for the year that we head into together. !http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/Violentfix/roastedgarlicrisotto.jpg    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic The Hunt for Barolo begins... by ChipDWood

  
  

• October 2008

  Greg, just learned that due to a "no show" from one of my friends (his wife ... Scavino Rocche del A. and Azelia Bricco Fiasco for the tasting. Apart from that - the list is now confirmed. When it comes to Vietti - well, the concept of the tasting is that a year in advance we... Read moreGreg, just learned that due to a "no show" from one of my friends (his wife ... Scavino Rocche del A. and Azelia Bricco Fiasco for the tasting. Apart from that - the list is now confirmed. When it comes to Vietti - well, the concept of the tasting is that a year in advance we consolidate a list of wines for the following years tasting with the wines already in our cellars and then we try - sometimes harder, sometimes not so hard, to track down a few bottles to fill the gaps. Last year we had 38 barolo from 1997 which we found was a bit to much so therefore less enthusiam has been put into collecting the missing and most interesting bottles this year. In 1999 we will most probably easily reach 30 different wines again as we have more of this vintage in our cellars. 2000 will then again be a smaller selection and 2001 will probably break the record. Enjoy your hunt for Pira Rionda '98 - that is normally a hard bottle to find..... ///Marti    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic 1998 Ten Year After Barolo... by MartinPetersen

  
  

• October 2008

  Greg, thanks for your comments. Our line-up Saturday is as follows Altare Barolo Arborina Azelia San Rocco Azelia Bricco Fiasco Brovia Rocche Brovia Ca Mia Brovia Villero G. Conterno Cascina Francia A. Conterno Cicala R. Voerzio Brunate R. Voerzio Cerequio Vajra Bricco del Viole... Read more Greg, thanks for your comments. Our line-up Saturday is as follows Altare Barolo Arborina Azelia San Rocco Azelia Bricco Fiasco Brovia Rocche Brovia Ca Mia Brovia Villero G. Conterno Cascina Francia A. Conterno Cicala R. Voerzio Brunate R. Voerzio Cerequio Vajra Bricco del Viole E. Pira Cannubi B. Giacosa Falletto B. Giacosa Rocche del Falletto Vietti Castiglione Prunotto Bussia Revello Giachini B. Mascarello G. Mascarello Monprivato P. Cesare Ornato F. Roddolo Ravera L. Pira Marenca (MG) L. Pira Rionda P. Scavino Rocche del A. P. Scavino Bric del Fiasc Massolino Rionda In case you are interested in notes on any specific of these please let me know. Normally I do not take notes at tastings but of course I make mental notes of my impressions of each wine. The group of tasters are quite competent but do have mixed preferences when it comes to style. My own preferences are quite traditional as Giacosa, G. Mascarello, Vietti Villero Riserva and Bartolo normally are safe bets in my world. Funny enhough G. Conterno Monfortino has never touched me but I really like CF as I do like more modern stuff like Altare (with some age) as well as L. Pira. A friend of mine arranged a complete vertical of L. Pira Rionda this spring and the 1998 stole the show on that occasion - with the rare and raved-about '97 being nothing but a shadow of its reputation. I too would really like to meet you in person and taste some good nebbiolo. I know Denmark is a bit of the beaten track so it is probably more realistic to meet in NYC ofrPiemonte some time. I usually go to Piemonte twice a year so maybe in 2009, if we are capable of some coordination? ///Martin    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic 1998 Ten Year After Barolo... by MartinPetersen

  
  
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  March 2008

  Azelia Barolo San Rocco 2001

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  Loved it!!! Full bodied, had it with a very seasoned meal and it came through in taste and smell. Spicy and hints of fruit.

  Wine review by samzfaz

  
  
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  February 2008

  Azelia Barolo Bricco Fiasco 2001

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  fabulous wine

  Wine review by mgu1637

  
  

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