Paolo Scavino’s Barolo Riserva is a true rarity. Produced just once in recent history for the winery’s 90th anniversary in 2011—after last appearing in 1964—the Scavino family made the rare decision to revive this historic label again for the legendary 2016 vintage. Crafted as a luxurious “Super-Cuvée,” it draws from the finest selections of the estate’s most prestigious crus, including Bric dël Fiasc, Ravera, and Bricco Ambrogio. The result is a monumental Barolo Riserva of remarkable depth and pleasure. With only 400 cases produced worldwide, it layers dark fruit and tobacco with limestone-driven minerality from these revered sites. The classic “iron fist in a velvet glove”—immense power wrapped in sublime elegance. Awarded 98 points from Wine Spectator, this rare unicorn is well worth securing for the cellar now, especially given the uncertainty of future releases.