The benchmark Barolo from Cavallotto's legendary Bricco Boschis monopole in Castiglione Falletto, aged 3 years in Slavonian oak and representing the finest traditional expression of Nebbiolo from one of Barolo's most revered single-hill estates.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby with garnet notes developing. The nose is rich and complex with aromas of dark cherry, dried rose, tar, leather, tobacco, violet, and a characteristic earthy Nebbiolo depth. On the palate it is full bodied with a firm, drying tannin, high natural acidity, and a long, persistent, mineral finish. Powerful yet elegant, traditional Barolo in the finest sense.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
- Origin: Italy, Piedmont, Barolo DOCG (Bricco Boschis MGA, Castiglione Falletto)
- Style: Dry red, organic, 3 years in Slavonian oak botti
- Winemaking: Indigenous yeast fermentation, submerged cap maceration, 3 years in large Slavonian oak botti, 12 months bottle ageing before release
Food Pairing
The great Piedmontese feast: truffle pasta, braised beef, osso buco, aged Barolo-washed cheeses, and wild game. Arguably the finest food wine in Italy.
Serving
Serve at 18°C. Decant for 1 to 2 hours minimum. Best enjoyed after at least 8 to 10 years from harvest.
About the Producer
Cavallotto is a family estate that has owned the entire Bricco Boschis hill in Castiglione Falletto since 1928, making it one of Barolo's most celebrated monopoles. Three siblings, Alfio, Giuseppe, and Laura Cavallotto, now run the estate with the same traditional methods their parents used, farming organically, fermenting with indigenous yeasts, and ageing in large Slavonian oak botti rather than small French barrels. The first bottles under the Cavallotto label were produced in 1948, and the estate has been a standard-bearer for traditional, artisan Barolo ever since. Wines regularly receive scores in the high 90s from international critics.
