Cavalatto Barolo 2005 "Bricco Boschis"

Could not resist trying this young Barolo the other day as we have some 2001 of the same wine in the cellar. Cavalotto produces excellent Barolo and the wine receives three glasses in Gambero Rosso (famous Italian wine book). His Barolos are classic wines full of flowers (rose), autumn leaves and earth with a wonderful elegant and stylish taste. Surprisingly soft tannins for being a Barolo this young. Quite a solid and harmonious taste already. Lovely stuff!

In addition to Nebbiolo (grape for Barolo) he also grows Barbera and Dolcetto on the Bricco Boschis vineyard.

Cavalatto Barolo "Bricco Boschis" 2005, 40€ , one of the top 100 Barolos worth trying
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