With a focus on modern Barolo this tasting will feature Piemonte’s “Barolo Boys”—Paolo Scavino and Domenico Clerico.  Dubbed the “Barolo Boys,” in the 1980′s they broke new ground in the traditionally-minded Piemonte region by experimenting with small casks, tonneaux, barriques, and cigarellos. They tested short maceration, stainless steel barrels, temperature-control, and roto fermenters. Most importantly they remained respectful of the fruit and of Barolo’s history—they didn’t use technology just for ratings, they used it delicately, and to see if they could make better wine with it.
Angelo Gaja will be included, …