This is the second wine from the venerable Paolo Scavino Winery to earn a spot in a Blanchard’s Newsletter. Founded in 1921 by Paolo Scavino, today, grandson Enrico runs the winery with the help of his daughters Enrica and Elisa. The Scavino winery is rare in their possession of grand cru’s in six of the eleven villages of Barolo spread over the historic Langhe hills. 2012 marks Enrico’s 62nd year as winemaker and over that span he has created unique concepts in both the vineyards and cellar that trademark the purity, elegance and freshness. Their wine made from Dolcetto – the “little sweet one” – is a portrait of simplicity, a mark of the territory, and a wine of the people. Traditionally harvested from the lower portion of the Fiasco and Vignolo vineyards in Castiglione Falletto, this wine dates back to the winery’s beginning. Fermented and aged in steel tanks, this nicely structured Dolcetto displays a good balance of black fruit and minerals, medium body with a velvety texture and a clean finish. Food match: veal and sage meatballs with pasta served in a walnut and gorgonzola sauce.