- 100% Nebbiolo sourced from 3.7 hectares in the central part of Bricco Boschis
- Traditional fermentation with indigenous yeasts, semi-submerged cap with punchdowns and pumpovers
- Calcareous clay soils
- Maceration on the skins in stainless steel for 30-35 days
- Aged in Slovenian oak casks of different capacity for 48-60 months
- Aged in bottle for a minimum of 12 months before release
- 1500 cases produced annually on average
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2017
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Certified Organic - USDA/NOPÿ
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-CAV-41-17 | 6/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Decanter
Score
96
Date
2023-03-24
"The dark style of Alfio Cavallotto is, if possible, enhanced here by the natural style of the vintage. This is a cask sample, still in oak and not bottled yet. It has an intense smoky woodland nose, with a lot of mineral earthiness along with liquorice, graphite, tar and earthy dark cherry. Large, powerful and extracted tannins dominate the palate, with crisp, brilliant acidity. A really muscular and angular wine, almost over-extracted and quite biting on the finish, but prepared for the long haul."
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
98
Date
2024-12-29
"#4 Top 100 Italian Wines of 2023: Hailing from the firm's prime vineyard in the Bricco Boschis cru, Cavallotto's magnificent 2017 Riserva Vigna San Giuseppe opens with classic Barolo aromas of new leather, forest floor, tobacco and ripe berry that mingle with floral scents of dog rose and iris. Full-bodied but smooth and enveloping, the firmly structured palate combines power and finesse, featuring succulent Morello cherry, ripe cranberry, star anise and baking spice accompanied by tightly knit, refined tannins. Fresh acidity – impressive given the scorching vintage – keeps it well balanced. Drink2029–2044"
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2023-11-03
"The 2017 Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe is redolent of dark fruits, leather, incense, tobacco, lavender and dried herbs. This strapping, muscular Barolo has a ton to offer. All it needs is to soften a bit, and whether or not that happens is something of an open question at this stage."
Wine Advocate
Score
96+
Date
2023-08-24
"Organic fruit for this wine comes from a small parcel within the hilltop Bricco Boschis cru with 60-year-old vines. The Cavallotto 2017 Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe shows ample texture and softness with layers of dark fruit, plum, dried cherry, baked terracotta and spice. This vintage delivers more accessible fruit overall, and the Cavallotto house style delivers elegance and depth. Production is 6,637 bottles."
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2023-09-06
"Generous, this red displays a mix of woodsy underbrush, tar, truffle and plum flavors. Solidly built, with dense, pointed tannins underlying the superlong finish. Though balanced in the end, this could use more time to integrate. Best from 2025 through 2043. ‡B.S."