"Muscular and powerful, don’t search for elegance here. Bricco Boschis is an old-style Barolo typical of Alfio Cavallotto and his passion for authentic wines. The concentration and power are impressive for the 2018 vintage." - Decanter


'Bricco Boschis' Barolo 2018
97LG/95WE/94WA/94D
Cavalotto
Castiglione Falletto, Barolo

$69.87

Parcel(s): Various parcels inside Bricco Boschis, including the historic Punto Marcello and Colle Sud-Ovest plots.
Vineyard Character: hillsides, hilltop
Slope Direction: South, South-West, South-East, West
Drinking Window: 2023-2036

• Fermentation with indigenous yeasts only.
• Traditional fermentation with semi-submerged cap with punch-downs and pump-overs.
• Controlled fermentation temperature at 29°C on indigenous yeasts.
• Total maceration time: 30-35 days.
• Malolactic Fermentation in cement tanks during spring following the harvest.
• Cask aging for 36-42 months in large Slavonian Oak botti of 20-30-50-80-100 hl.
• After bottling, the wine was aged in our cellars for a minimum of 6 months before release.

97 points Luca Gardini:
"From one of the main locations in Castiglione Falletto, a peculiar wine from a winery equally fundamental for the appellation. Bouquet of strawberry tree, with touches of juniper, laurel and blood orange peel. Mouth with savory tannins, finish with citrus-officinal return. (May 2022)"

95 pts Kerin O'Keefe (Wine Enthusiast):
"Capturing the freshness and finesse of the vintage, this has classic varietal aromas of rose petal, forest berry, camphor and underbrush. Reflecting the nose, the vibrant, focused palate delivers ripe red cherry, crushed raspberry, wild mint and star anise set against taut, refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it balanced. While you won't have to wait years before enjoying this, it will also age at least another decade or more. Best 2024–2033. (Sep 2022)"

94 pts Robert parker Wine Advocate
"The Cavallotto 2018 Barolo Bricco Boschis (a certified organic wine) is a lovely expression with fruit from one of the most beautiful sites in Castiglione Falletto, measuring 7.3 hectares. The wine is streamlined and tight with forest berry, blackcurrant and spice. It is taut and silky, showing fruit that has been shaped by cool nights and warm days. Bricco Boschis always delivers a special sense of sharpness and focus. Drink 2024-2040 (Jun 2022)"

94 points Decanter:
"Muscular and powerful, don’t search for elegance here. Bricco Boschis is an old style Barolo typical of Alfio Cavallotto and his passion for authentic wines. The concentration and power are impressive for the 2018 vintage. Prunes and leather, leafy lightness, a touch of orange and an almost grapefruit note are sustained by firm acidity on a large, full, biting palate built for the long haul, filled out with youthful fruit concentration. Drinking Window: 2023-2039. (Jan 2022)"

92+ pts Vinous
Outer quote mark Cavallotto’s 2018 Barolo Bricco Boschis is a powerhouse. A blast of sweet dark cherry, menthol, licorice, gravel and incense hits the palate. Youthful and quite strapping in terms of its presence, the 2018 holds quite a bit of promise. That’s the good news. But readers will have to be patient, as the tannins are quite searing at this stage for a wine that has typically been a bit more forthcoming. This is an especially serious edition of the Bricco Boschis Barolo. (AG) 92+ Inner quote mark (2/2022)