Cavallotto

Cavalotto Barolo is a trailblazing producer in Italy. It holds a monopole over the prestigious Bricco Boschis vineyard and became one of the country's first wineries to vinify its grapes. Since its inaugural 1948 vintage, Cavallotto Barolo has carved a reputation as a robust, full-bodied wine with excellent aging potential, dazzling critics like Antonio Galloni, who has proclaimed, "Cavallotto may very well be the greatest Barolo producer few people have ever heard of."

Cavallotto Wine History

Cavallotto was born in 1928 when Giacomo Cavallotto acquired the 23-hectare vineyard, Bricco Boschis. The estate began as a grape-growing business, selling its fruit to nearby winemakers. However, by the 1940s, a winery was built, and Giacomo's grandchildren, Olivio and Gildo, became the family's first winemakers. At this time, it was still uncommon for Italian estates to vinify their own grapes, which helped Cavallotto stand out from the crowd, and, 20 years later, Cavallotto purchased 60% of Vignolo Cru. With an expanded winery and terroir, Cavallotto has quietly operated as one of Italy's greatest Barolo producers over the last 40 years. While the estate has not experienced the large-scale Barolo boom of its competitors, Cavallotto Barolo remains an accessibly priced and uniquely crafted wine.

Cavallotto Bricco Boschis

Cavallotto is one of the few Italian estates to hold a monopole, with Bricco Boschis belonging to the family for a century. The prized vineyard is located in Castiglione Falletto, just north of Monprivato, and has been organically farmed since the 1970s. The land is divided into three parcels — Punta Marcello, Vigna San Giuseppe, and Colle Sud-Ovest. Of the 23 hectares, 17 hectares are planted to Nebbiolo, 3 hectares to Dolcetto, 2 hectares to Barbera, and the remaining hectare is split between Freisa, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Grignolino. 

The region's calcerous clay marls contain little sand, producing weighty, finely concentrated fruit with firm tannins. Additionally, the warm, dry summers and snowy, cold winters have forced the Cavallotto family to organically farm the land, resulting in well-moistened soils and healthy vines. 

Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis 

The Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis is the estate's flagship label and most celebrated wine. Each vintage is fermented in indigenous yeast, barrel-aged in Slavonian Oak Casks for 3 years, then bottle-aged for 6-12 months. The wines are structured, powerful, and elegant, dazzling drinkers with an intense perfume of dark berries and pepper. Cavallotto Barolo is one of the most affordable on the market, as the family emphasizes quality over commercial viability. Resultingly, bottles are priced around $150, making this one of the best value Barolos on the market.

With a vast collection of top vintages in stock, now is the chance to get your hands on one of Italy's greatest Barolos.