Cavallotto
Barolo Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe Riserva 2017
Other years:
2019| Denomination | DOCG Barolo Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Traditional in Slavonian oak casks for 4 to 5 years. In bottle for one year. |
| Year | 2017 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Barolo Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe Riserva 2017 |
| Color | Intense garnet red. |
| Perfume | Initially fruity then floral then spicy aromas, open and intense. |
| Taste | Barolo with great structure but with elegance and complexity. |
| Pairings | It pairs well with red meat in general, grilled or raw shellfish, grilled white meat, hard or aged cheeses and chocolate. |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Country | Italy |
| Other years | 2019 |
Description
Still organic Barolo Riserva, produced by Cavallotto in Castiglione Falletto, in the heart of Piedmont. 0.75-liter bottle, 2017 vintage. A Barolo with great structure, yet elegant and complex, born from the passion of a family that has cultivated the vineyards on the Bricco Boschis hill since 1928. Initially fruity, then floral, then spicy, open and intense aromas evolve over time. Deep garnet red color. A wine that tells the story of a land and a family, perfect for pairing with red meats and aged cheeses.
Awards
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2017
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2017
96/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2017
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2017
96/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2017
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2017
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2017
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2017
94/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
Over 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1928
- Oenologist: Alfio e Giuseppe Cavallotto
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 25
Today the children of Olivio – Laura, Giuseppe and Alfio, the 4th generation working the family farm – continue to exclusively vinify the grapes produced in their estate vineyards into DOC and DOCG wines: Barolo, Dolcetto d’Alba, Barbera d’Alba, Langhe Nebbiolo, Langhe Freisa, Langhe "Grign" made from Grignolino grapes, Langhe Chardonnay and "Pinner" made from Pinot Nero grapes. Read more
| Name | Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe Riserva 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Cavallotto |
| Origin | Castiglione Falletto (CN) |
| Climate | Exposure: Southwest. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 38 hl/Ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 29 °C |
| Wine making | Total destemming, fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Horizontal fermentation tanks with maximum controlled temperature of 29 °C. Traditional fermentation with semi-submerged cap maceration. Length of maceration: 18-30 days. Malolactic fermentation in cement vats during the spring following the harvest. |
| Aging | Traditional in Slavonian oak casks for 4 to 5 years. In bottle for one year. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |