Cavallotto Riserva Vignolo Barolo 2019

“”The best Cavallotto Vignolo Riserva I've had to date, the 2019 is staggeringly stunning, starting with its heady aromas of pine forest, cedar, ripe red berry and spice. All about finesse and showing elegant restraint, the full-bodied, delicious palate delivers succulent Morello cherry, truffle, orange zest and pomegranate accented by white pepper and star anise. Tight, taut but fine-grained tannins provide great support while bright acidity keeps it balanced and fueled with vibrancy. What an absolutely gorgeous wine.””

“Intense, rich ruby colour with a fine garnet rim. Very appealing nose, showing notes of clove, then candied rose petals, raspberry, with fine savouriness in the background. Juicy and full-bodied in the mouth, it shows extremely good tension and has fine-meshed tannins with firm drive.”

“Cherry, plum, tamarind, licorice and tar flavors are the hallmarks of this tense, complex red. Stays on the balsamic side, showing eucalyptus and juniper accents as this builds in intensity to the long, tightly coiled finish. Needs time for the tannins to relax their grip on the fruit. Best from 2029 through 2050. 500 cases made, 150 cases imported.”

“The Cavallotto 2019 Barolo Riserva Vignolo (a certified organic wine) shows an earthy and savory side with the extra texture and concentration that is characteristic of this warm vintage. With fruit selected from a 1.96-hectare site with 40-year-old vines, the wine reveals a core of black and purple fruits, with dried plum and blackcurrant. It closes with powdery tannins. This Riserva ages for a long 60 months in 20-hectoliter and 50-hectoliter Slavonian oak casks. Production is limited to 6,566 bottles.”

“From south- and southwest-facing vineyards near Bricco Boschis, fermented in stainless steel and aged 60 months in large Slavonian oak casks, the 2019 Barolo Riserva Vignolo reveals notes of ripe cherries, fresh leather, mandarin, menthol, and tobacco. Medium-bodied, it carries a compact core of sapidity, bright acidity, and linear drive. Compared to the Vigna San Giuseppe, it shows greater tension and lift, finishing with warming spice and well-defined tannins. Built for the long haul, it should have no problem aging gracefully over the next two decades. 6,566 bottles were produced. Drink 2027-2047.”