A Cavallotto Dolcetto from the Vigna Scot single vineyard on the Bricco Boschis estate, showing this often-underappreciated Piedmontese grape at its most serious: aged in Slavonian oak and cement, and vinified with the same care as the estate's Barolo.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby with a purple edge. Rich on the nose and palate with plum, cherry, liquorice, earthy mineral, nutmeg, and balsamic notes leading to a long finish. High tannins for Dolcetto but smooth with it, thanks to the quality of fruit and careful vinification. A proper Piedmontese red.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Dolcetto
- Origin: Italy, Piedmont, Dolcetto d'Alba DOC (Bricco Boschis, Castiglione Falletto)
- Style: Dry organic red, 6 months in Slavonian oak plus 6 months in cement
- Winemaking: Manual harvest, 100% destemmed, 3 to 4 days maceration in stainless steel, indigenous yeast, max 29°C, 6 months in Slavonian oak casks, 6 months in cement, malolactic in cement, no filtration
Food Pairing
Cured ham, salami, pasta, pizza, and seasoned cheeses. The ideal every-night Piedmontese bottle.
Serving
Serve at 16-18°C. Open 10 minutes before serving.
About the Producer
Cavallotto is a family estate that has owned the entire Bricco Boschis hill in Castiglione Falletto since 1928, making it one of Barolo's most celebrated monopoles. Three siblings, Alfio, Giuseppe, and Laura Cavallotto, now run the estate with the same traditional methods their parents used, farming organically, fermenting with indigenous yeasts, and ageing in large Slavonian oak botti rather than small French barrels. The first bottles under the Cavallotto label were produced in 1948, and the estate has been a standard-bearer for traditional, artisan Barolo ever since.
