Cavallotto Barolo Riservo Vigna 'San Giuseppe' 2018

Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Vigna San Giuseppe 2018
DOCG Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
Certification: Organic (IT BIO 015)

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Producer

One of the most sublime family domaines of all time remains quietly under the radar in Piedmont — its immense value still undiscovered by many great connoisseurs. Founded in 1928 in the heart of Castiglione Falletto, the spiritual cradle of restrained power where intensity is expressed without weight and elegance lingers eternally, the Cavallotto family crafts timeless classics that faithfully and respectfully express Piedmont’s blessed terroirs.

In the words of famed critic Antonio Galloni:
"Cavallotto may very well be the greatest Barolo producer most people have never heard of."

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Wine

The Vigna San Giuseppe is the flagship wine of Cavallotto — a Riserva born from the heart of the estate’s holdings, in the iconic MGA Bricco Boschis, at 335 metres elevation. This historic parcel, 3.78 hectares planted in 1961 and facing southwest, produces Nebbiolo of exceptional concentration and balance.

Vinification is entirely traditional: spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, followed by long maceration (20–35 days) in large Slavonian oak casks (botti) using the “cappello semisommerso” method. The wine is then aged for 4 to 5 years in large botti, true to the classic style of Barolo built for long cellaring.

The result is a red of stunning depth and precision, with firm yet elegant tannins, monumental structure, vibrant acidity, and a classical bouquet of black cherry, liquorice, tobacco, and dried rose petals. A Barolo with decades of life ahead.

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Technical details

• Region: Barolo DOCG, Piedmont
• Subzone: Bricco Boschis – Vigna San Giuseppe
• Altitude: 335 m
• Exposure: Southwest
• Soil: Classic calcareous marl of the Langhe
• Vine age: Planted in 1961
• Fermentation: Native yeasts
• Maceration: 20–35 days in botti with cappello semisommerso
• Ageing: 4–5 years in large Slavonian oak casks
• Certification: Organic (IT BIO 015)

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Tasting notes

An impressively deep and precise Barolo Riserva, with firm yet elegant tannins, monumental structure, bright acidity, and a perfume of black cherry, liquorice, tobacco and dried rose petals. Decades of graceful ageing potential.

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Food pairings

Perfect for Piedmontese classics or rich autumn/winter dishes:

• Braised oxtail
• Wild mushroom risotto
• Polenta with wild boar ragù
• Aged cheeses such as Castelmagno, Parmigiano 36M or Pecorino Sardo

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