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Scarzello, Barolo Vigna Merenda, 2010 SO051325 Ducroux The formula remains unchanged fromGiorgio Scarzello's Barolo from the monopole Vigna Merendaa vineyard defined by its limestone soils and ability to layer delicate florality against serious structure. Fermented for 30 40 days, aged 30 months in Slavonian oak, then a minimum of two years in bottle before release. The 2010 vintage shows its age with grace: red and blue fruits, saddle leather, rose petals, herbs, and minerals woven together by silky tannins that power to a spiced finish.