Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Vignolo 2019

In 1989, the Cavallotto family acquired 60% of the historic Vignolo Cru and was the first to bottle it as a single-vineyard wine. Cavallotto’s Vignolo comes from a 1.9-hectare parcel in the Cru, which forms a ridge of southwest-facing vines. It is accompanied by Codana and Monprivato on sites that lie between 60 and 80 metres lower than Bricco Boschis. The Estate’s only neighbour here is Paolo Scavino.

“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.” Kerin O'Keefe, kerinokeefe.com