Barolo Vignolo Riserva DOCG 2019 (BIO)

Cavallotto | Piedmont
Cavallotto Fratelli | Alba-Monforte 104 | IT 12060 Castiglione Falletto

05512519 · 0,75 l · 198,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Just a few metres down the slope from the legendary Bricco Boschis lies a cru that was long overshadowed by its famous neighbour until Cavallotto recognised the potential of this unique location in 1989: the Vignolo. On 1.96 hectares of steep south-west-facing slopes, where 10,700 Nebbiolo vines planted in 1948 and 1966 are rooted in calcareous marl, a Barolo with a completely different personality is created – more elegant, more floral, more seductive than the powerful wines from Bricco Boschis. Vignolo embodies the feminine side of Cavallatto – a wine that does not impress through power, but enchants through finesse. The site, 60-80 metres lower than Bricco Boschis, benefits from a milder microclimate and a different geological composition, which produces wines with "soft and sweet" tannins – already accessible in their youth, but with the potential for decades of development.

The 2019 vintage, which critics celebrate as one of the most classic in recent history, manifests itself in the Vignolo as a masterpiece of elegance. Brilliant ruby colour with garnet red reflections. The bouquet is of beguiling elegance: pine forest and cedar wood open the aromas, followed by ripe red berries, Morello cherries and exotic spices. Truffles, orange zest and pomegranate mingle with white pepper and star anise to create a kaleidoscopic interplay of flavours. A full-bodied but never overpowering structure unfolds on the palate: juicy dark fruits, cinnamon, blood orange and pomegranate dance across the tongue, enveloped by velvety, fine-grained tannins and carried by lively acidity. This is Barolo in its most seductive form – a wine that is already beguiling today with its aromatic openness, but has the potential for decades of development. SUPERIORE.DE

"On the nose, notes of ripe cherries, menthol and rosehips are beguiling; the attack is multi-faceted, the tannins tightly woven, carried by the acidity, has race and yet also polish. Can and should mature." Vinum

"The 2019 Barolo Riserva Vignolo is a deep, sensual wine. Dark red cherry, kirsch, cinnamon, blood orange and pomegranate all race across the palate. The aromatics are especially alluring, even if the Vignolo remains a bit less forthcoming on the palate. Kirsch, rose petal and mulling spice explode on the back end. This is the sort of Barolo that is a total turn-on with a bit of age. Actually, it already is." Vinous

"The 2019 Barolo Riserva Vignolo shows an earthy and savory side with the extra texture and concentration that is characteristic of this warm vintage. With fruit selected from a 1.96-hectare site with 40-year-old vines, the wine reveals a core of black and purple fruits, with dried plum and blackcurrant. It closes with powdery tannins." Wine Advocate

"Cherry, plum, tamarind, licorice and tar flavors are the hallmarks of this tense, complex red. Stays on the balsamic side, showing eucalyptus and juniper accents as this builds in intensity to the long, tightly coiled finish. Needs time for the tannins to relax their grip on the fruit." Wine Spectator