“Vigna Cuculo” Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC 2023 (BIO)

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

05512723 · 0,75 l · 45,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In a privileged plot south of the legendary Bricco Boschis lies the Cavallottos' insider tip: Vigna Cuculo. Here, where normally only Nebbiolo should grow, the brothers Giuseppe and Alfio have achieved an oenological miracle – a Barbera cru that combines its Piedmontese soul with the aristocratic elegance of its great Barolo neighbours. The name "Cuculo" – the cuckoo – could not be more poetic for this wine, which asserts itself like a stranger in royal territory while developing its very own identity. The plot benefits from the unique microclimate of Bricco Boschis, that geological treasure where different soils meet in a symphony of limestone, marl and sand layers. This soil complexity gives the Barbera grape a minerality and structure that goes far beyond what is normally expected from this grape variety. West-south-west exposure and the chalky-clayey soils create ideal conditions for a wine of exceptional depth.

The result is a Barbera of rare elegance: deep ruby red with violet reflections heralds a wine of remarkable concentration. Intense red fruit flavours – cherries, raspberries and redcurrants – blend with floral notes and subtle spicy nuances. On the palate, there is a perfect balance between Barbera's characteristic liveliness and a structure reminiscent of great Nebbiolo wines. The acidity is present but perfectly integrated, the tannins silky and elegant. Sometimes the most fascinating stories emerge precisely where nobody expects them. SUPERIORE.DE