Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Vignolo 2016

Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Vignolo comes from a 1.9-hectare organically farmed parcel with some of the highest limestone content in Castiglione Falletto.

Vignolo forms part of the ridge of southwest-facing vineyards that also carries Codana and Monprivato, lying between 60 and 80 metres below the estate's Bricco Boschis holding. That drop in elevation and the very high proportion of limestone in the soil set the wine apart from Cavallotto's flagship: where San Giuseppe is built on power, Vignolo is gentler in structure, purer in fruit and more supple in texture. The vines were planted between 1948 and 1966, and the combination of that age, the terroir and organic farming across the estate accounts for the wine's character. Vinification follows the traditional pattern used throughout the cellar: 28 days on skins, then five years in large, neutral casks before release, with no small-barrel oak at any stage.

More approachable young than the San Giuseppe but good for two decades, it suits braised veal, mushroom risotto and aged Toma. Serve at 16-18°C.

*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.