The Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe 2016 represents a pinnacle of traditional Barolo craftsmanship. Hailing from the esteemed Bricco Boschis cru in Serralunga d'Alba, this particular bottling is sourced exclusively from the historic Vigna San Giuseppe parcel, renowned for its optimal exposition and ancient vines.
Cavallotto, a family estate with deep roots in Castiglione Falletto, meticulously cultivates this Serralunga d'Alba vineyard, adhering to organic principles. The Helvetian soils of Bricco Boschis, rich in limestone and sandstone, impart a distinctive power, structure, and mineral complexity to the Nebbiolo grape. The 2016 vintage, widely lauded as exceptional, provided ideal conditions for producing wines of remarkable balance, concentration, and longevity.
True to their traditional philosophy, Cavallotto employs extended maceration periods and ages this Riserva for an extended duration in large Slavonian oak botti, far exceeding the minimum requirements. This patient approach allows the wine to slowly evolve, integrating its formidable tannins and developing profound aromatic complexity, destined for decades of cellar development.
Tasting notes
The 2016 Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe presents a deep, luminous garnet hue. On the nose, it immediately asserts its pedigree with an intricate bouquet of dried rose petals, violet, and red cherry, interwoven with more profound notes of tar, licorice, and forest floor. Hints of menthol, iron, and exotic spices emerge with aeration, speaking to the wine's Serralunga d'Alba origins.
The palate is a testament to the vintage's power and precision. Full-bodied and intensely structured, it reveals layers of ripe red fruit, blood orange, and savory minerality. The formidable, yet impeccably refined tannins provide a commanding framework, balanced by vibrant acidity that promises exceptional longevity. The finish is extraordinarily long and resonant, leaving an impression of profound depth and aristocratic elegance. This is a Barolo built for the long haul, demanding significant cellar age to fully unfurl its magnificent complexity.