Barolo

2017 Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe

$451.00 /Bottle
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Wine Advocate 96Decanter 96Review Score 94

Tasting Notes

The fruit for this flagship Riserva derives from the small sub-terroir of the Bricco Boschis known as Vigna San Giuseppe. A steep slope that sits behind the cantina, this 2.38-hectare parcel has long been considered the sweet spot for this vineyard, consistently delivering one of the greatest Barolos of the region. You get the best of everything: altitude (but not too much); excellent drainage (but enough water retention thanks to the limestone and clay, so the vines don’t stress in dry conditions); and a complex mixture of soils, including blue-tinted clays (for power), limestone (freshness and mineral drive) and sand (prettiness and perfume). The stars align to produce something magnificent once you add the 60-year-old vines, quality clonal material and southwest exposure. This 2017 spent 28 days on skins, followed by five years in large cask. Made from half a crop this year, it’s a powerful yet classic Barolo that needs time to blossom—but greatness is guaranteed.

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A bottle of 2017 Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe 750ml White Wine
  • A bottle of 2017 Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe 750ml White Wine
A bottle of 2017 Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe 750ml White Wine

Tasting Notes

The fruit for this flagship Riserva derives from the small sub-terroir of the Bricco Boschis known as Vigna San Giuseppe. A steep slope that sits behind the cantina, this 2.38-hectare parcel has long been considered the sweet spot for this vineyard, consistently delivering one of the greatest Barolos of the region. You get the best of everything: altitude (but not too much); excellent drainage (but enough water retention thanks to the limestone and clay, so the vines don’t stress in dry conditions); and a complex mixture of soils, including blue-tinted clays (for power), limestone (freshness and mineral drive) and sand (prettiness and perfume). The stars align to produce something magnificent once you add the 60-year-old vines, quality clonal material and southwest exposure. This 2017 spent 28 days on skins, followed by five years in large cask. Made from half a crop this year, it’s a powerful yet classic Barolo that needs time to blossom—but greatness is guaranteed.