Bricco Boschis Riserva Barolo (1978)

About this wine

The 1978 Bricco Boschis Riserva Barolo from Cavallotto offers a captivating bouquet of dried roses, leather, and earthy spices, reflecting its decades of aging. On the palate, it presents flavors of dried cherries, truffles, and a hint of licorice, supported by well-integrated tannins that have softened over time. This wine originates from the esteemed Bricco Boschis vineyard in Castiglione Falletto, known for its calcareous clay soils that contribute to the wine's structure and longevity. The 1978 vintage is celebrated for its exceptional quality in Piedmont, producing Barolos with remarkable depth and aging potential. This bottle stands as a testament to the enduring elegance and complexity that traditional Barolo can achieve with proper cellaring.

About the grape

Nebbiolo, the sole grape used in Barolo wines, is renowned for its high acidity and tannins, which contribute to the wine's longevity. The name 'Nebbiolo' is believed to derive from 'nebbia,' the Italian word for fog, reflecting the misty conditions during its late October harvest in Piedmont. This grape is notably finicky, requiring specific soil compositions and ample sunlight to fully ripen. In the 1970s, producers like Cavallotto adhered to traditional methods, including extended maceration and aging in large Slavonian oak casks, to craft their Barolo wines.

Quick facts

• 🏰 The Bricco Boschis vineyard, where this wine originates, was once known as Monte della Guardia and was renamed in honor of Giuseppe Boschis, the vineyard manager who inherited the land from Countess Juliette Colbert, the last Marquis of Barolo.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Cavallotto, the producer of this wine, has been family-owned since 1928 and was among the first in the Barolo region to bottle wines from their own vineyards, starting in 1948.
• 🌟 The 1978 vintage is considered legendary in Piedmont, with ideal weather conditions leading to wines of exceptional quality and longevity.
• 🍇 This Barolo is crafted from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, known for their high acidity and tannins, contributing to the wine's remarkable aging potential.
• 🍷 Cavallotto practices traditional winemaking methods, including long maceration periods and aging in large Slavonian oak casks, resulting in wines that are both powerful and elegant.

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Producer

Cavallotto, established in 1928 by Giacomo Cavallotto, is a family-owned winery located in Castiglione Falletto, Italy. The estate is renowned for its Bricco Boschis vineyard, a near-monopole that has been organically farmed since the 1970s. In 1948, Cavallotto was among the first in Barolo to bottle and label their own wines, emphasizing traditional methods such as long macerations and aging in large Slavonian oak casks. Today, the fourth generation—Alfio, Giuseppe, and Laura Cavallotto—continues to produce wines that are celebrated for their elegance, structure, and longevity.