Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Lively. Perfumed. Complex
Lively. Perfumed. Complex
Mar 22nd, 2022
Double-blind. This note is from memory but what an impression it made! I called Barolo along with a few others at the table; likely from a vintage like 2012 or 2015 since everything seemed well and open for business. Dark cherry fruit, dried herbs, and roses with monumental structure. This was a touch glossy on the fruit side and I thought that had more to do with the generosity of the vintage rather than the producer. We were all surprised (and also a bit, “yeah, that makes total sense) when it was revealed to be the 2016 Cavallotto Bricco Boschis. Surprised because the 2016 vintage from such a traditionalist was drinking so well out of the gate! Not surprised with the glossy nature of the fruit which I find to be a hallmark of Cavalotto; simply gorgeous texture. An utter delight now and, I suspect, will be stunning with time. Now that I think of it, the 2013’s were very good upon release as well and there are a lot of similarities between the two vintages.
Double-blind. This note is from memory but what an impression it made! I called Barolo along with a few others at the table; likely from a vintage like 2012 or 2015 since everything seemed well and open for business. Dark cherry fruit, dried herbs, and roses with monumental structure. This was a touch glossy on the fruit side and I thought that had more to do with the generosity of the vintage rather than the producer. We were all surprised (and also a bit, “yeah, that makes total sense) when it was revealed to be the 2016 Cavallotto Bricco Boschis. Surprised because the 2016 vintage from such a traditionalist was drinking so well out of the gate! Not surprised with the glossy nature of the fruit which I find to be a hallmark of Cavalotto; simply gorgeous texture. An utter delight now and, I suspect, will be stunning with time. Now that I think of it, the 2013’s were very good upon release as well and there are a lot of similarities between the two vintages.
Jan 19th, 2021Beautiful earthy bouquet. Grippy tannin. Nice balance.
Beautiful earthy bouquet. Grippy tannin. Nice balance.
Apr 23rd, 2021
Far too early to open. Very closed and muted.
Far too early to open. Very closed and muted.
Jan 9th, 2021Nice. A dusty, earthy taste with a hint of minerals and even sweetness. Highly enjoyable and, frankly, unexpected.
Nice. A dusty, earthy taste with a hint of minerals and even sweetness. Highly enjoyable and, frankly, unexpected.
Dec 31st, 2020
definitely the belle of the ball on a night of many bottles, but it is a young one and needs time. It was incredible to contrast this with other wines, if a bit unfair.....like a caravaggio in a post-war contemporary day sale.....this needs a quiet evening and some focused attention. Some deep listening.....
definitely the belle of the ball on a night of many bottles, but it is a young one and needs time. It was incredible to contrast this with other wines, if a bit unfair.....like a caravaggio in a post-war contemporary day sale.....this needs a quiet evening and some focused attention. Some deep listening.....
Oct 11th, 2020
