Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe 2017

Vigna San Giuseppe is Cavallotto's Barolo Riserva from the most highly regarded parcel of the Bricco Boschis cru.

Bricco Boschis is one of Castiglione Falletto's most profound vineyards, an amphitheatre-shaped hill facing south and south-east that produces this estate's most emblematic Barolo. The planted area covers some 8.8 hectares, and because soil, elevation and aspect vary so much across it, Cavallotto divides the site into three subzones: Vigne Colle Sud-Ovest, Punta Marcello and Vigna San Giuseppe. The last of these, a 3.7-hectare parcel on a steep slope behind the cantina, is bottled separately as a Riserva. The densely planted old vines sit at 300 to 360 metres on a patchwork of yellow, white and grey calcareous clays interwoven with sand and sandstone: the blue-tinted clays give power, the limestone freshness and drive, the sand perfume. Add 60-year-old vines, very small bunches and a south-west exposure, and the parcel has long been considered the sweet spot of the hill.

Built for the long haul; give it years in the cellar and a long decant when opened. Serve at 16-18°C with brasato al Barolo, roast game birds or aged hard cheese.

*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to ordering.