Cavallotto Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe Barolo Riserva DOCG, 2016, 75cl

Cavallotto Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe Barolo Riserva 2016 is a grand red wine from Barolo DOCG in Piedmont, Italy, crafted from 100% Nebbiolo from the renowned Vigna San Giuseppe vineyard in Castiglione Falletto. The wine comes from a producer with a strong focus on organic cultivation, and the 2016 vintage is described by the winery itself as a vintage with great precision, reserve, and significant terroir transparency.

The 2016 vintage is particularly sought after in Barolo, and Cavallotto's own technical description highlights the wine's steely, precise core and great development potential. The wine has 14.5% alcohol and presents itself as a classic, age-worthy Riserva with both structure and elegance.

In the glass, this Barolo Riserva offers complex aromas of dark berries, dried cherries, wild plums, rose, and iron-rich mineral notes, while critic descriptions also point to nuances of forest floor, pipe tobacco, camphor, leather, morello cherry, licorice, and clove. The taste is concentrated and youthful with fine, tightly woven tannins, fresh acidity, and a long finish, making it both impressive now and ideal for extended cellaring.

Cavallotto employs traditional vinification with natural yeasts and long maceration, and external retailer information indicates that the wine is aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for approximately 48 to 60 months, which supports its classic and complex style. As a Riserva from a top vintage, this is a wine for collectors and wine lovers seeking an authentic and grand Barolo experience.

This exclusive Italian red wine from Piedmont pairs particularly well with beef, lamb, game, braised dishes, truffle, and aged cheeses. Wine Enthusiast recommends a drinking window from 2028 to 2046, which underscores the wine's excellent aging potential. The bottle comes in 75 cl.