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2016 Cavallotto "Bricco Boschis" Barolo

2016 Cavallotto "Bricco Boschis" Barolo

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Wine Enthusiast

Reviewed September 2020
Aromas of woodland berry, underbrush, hazelnut and camphor form the nose along with a whiff of rose petal on this captivating, delicious wine. The full-bodied, structured palate is still young and primary but already shows raspberry compote, ripe Marasca cherry, star anise, tobacco and the barest hint of game . Tightly knit, noble tannins and fresh acidity provide the firm frame and impart serious aging potential. Hold for even more complexity. (KO)

Professional Reviews

98

Wine Advocate

Review Date: 07/2020
All of these wines from Cavallotto deliver a very floral and perfumed subtext that gives lift and delicate buoyancy to the overall bouquet. This is the Castiglione Falletto magic that shows so well in this classic vintage. The 2016 Barolo Bricco Boschis offers dried cherry, sandalwood, bramble and forest floor. The wine reveals a slightly wild and untamed character that adds to its interest and personality. Overall, this is an elegant wine with a streamlined and elegant finish. The aromas are focused and bright. I can't wait to taste the Riserva expression from this site when it is released in three years' time. (ML)

95

Wine Spectator

Review Date: 03/2021
The core of cherry and currant is framed by notes of hay, eucalyptus and wild thyme, with a solid structure that leaves a dusty feel, offset by the sweet, ripe fruit. Balanced overall, this is built for the long haul. Best from 2023 through 2045. *Wine #8 of 2021* (BS)

93

Vinous

Review Date: 02/2020
The 2016 Barolo Bricco Boschis is fabulous. Rich and pliant, with lovely mid-palate depth, the Bricco Boschis is a terrific introduction to the house style. There is plenty of the density that is such a Cavallotto signature, but the 2016 is also much more classic in feel than this wine has been in some time. Succulent red cherry, plum, mint, sweet tobacco, licorice and pine add layers of nuance to this expressive and inviting Barolo from Cavallotto. Best of all, the 2016 is already easy to drink and enjoy. The 2016 saw 32-34 days on the skins, followed by three years in cask. For this wine, Cavallotto used smaller casks of 50HL and a bit more new oak to help make the wine accessible young. (AG)

Notes

Cavallotto’s Bricco Boschis is a Nebbiolo from the family’s hillside estate in Castiglione Falletto. The 2016 draws on several parcels within Bricco Boschis, including the historic Punta Marcello and Colle Sud-Ovest plots. For this vintage, the grapes were harvested October 11–19. Fermentation used indigenous yeasts, with 30–35 days of maceration, followed by 36 months in Slavonian oak botti. The wine was bottled on February 18, 2020.

Details

TypeRed Wine
VarietalNebbiolo
OriginBarolo, Piedmont, Italy
Bottle Size750 mL
SKU1697945
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