Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis San Giuseppe Riserva 2017
Piemonte
Regular price $149.99
Riserva San Giuseppe
'Bricco Boschis' Barolo 2017
98KO/96+WA
Cavalotto
Castiglione Falletto, Barolo
Parcel(s): San Giuseppe
Vineyard Size: 3.77.99 ha
Vineyard Character: hillsides, sheltered amphitheater, hilltop
Slope Direction: South-West
Drinking Window: 2022-2042
• Full destemming; fermentation with indigenous yeasts only.
• Use of Horizontal Fermentation tanks.
• 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 48-60 months in Slavonian Oak botti of 20-30-50-80-100 hl.
• After bottling, the wine is aged for a minimum of 12 months more before release.
98 pts Kerin O'Keefe
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. Abv: 14.5% Kerin O'Keefe March 2023
96+ pts Wine Advocate
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.