Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis 2018

The Bricco Boschis Cru is a truly profound vineyard; an amphitheatre-shaped site that produces this estate’s most emblematic Barolo. This comes from vines with an average age of 50 years, mostly situated in two parcels within this single vineyard. The first is the Punta Marcello, which lies at the top of the slope next to the cantina. This cool terroir is known for its fragrant, pale juice and long, angular tannins. Then, there is the Vigna Colle Sudovest parcel, lying at a lower elevation and facing south. This is the warmest microclimate of the vineyard and so the fruit from these vines produces fleshier and more accessible wines, with darker, more richly flavoured juice and softer tannins. The renowned Vigna San Giuseppe vines also contribute something to the blend, and together these three components form a complete picture of the Cru; complementing each other and building aromatic and structural complexity into the final blend. The 2018 saw between 25 and 35 days on skins, followed by three years in cask, ranging in size from 20 to 100 hectolitres. It was bottled unfiltered.

This is outstanding and one of the finest 2018 Barolos we’ve tried. The notes below describe the wine well—it’s a beauty with undeniable power and superb detail, as well as fine tannins and juicy acidity. With time in the decanter, it opens to reveal a finely tuned, supple palate with marvellous floral complexity and perfumed length. It has depth but remains light on its feet and has the balance to drink well young, and with age.