- 100% Nebbiolo from the Vignolo vineyard, where there are approximately 10,700 Nebbiolo vines facing south and south-west, which were planted in 1948 and 1966
- Calcareous marl soil
- Maceration over 26 days in stainless steel
- Aged in Slavonian oak casks for about 4 years, plus one year in bottle
- 500 cases produced annually on average
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2018
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Certified Organic - USDA/NOPÿ
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-CAV-40-18 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
97
Date
2025-01-30
"The organic Cavallotto 2018 Barolo Riserva Vignolo delivers the focus and straight-shooting concentration that we can expect of Castiglione Falletto. The wine ages for an extended 60 months in large Slavonian oak casks, and fruit comes from a southwest-facing slope with 40-year-old vines. The wine's core of fruit remains on the dark side, but you also get pretty lift and verticality with tart berry aromas, shaved mineral, cola and mint (like when you walk through the vineyard rows in summer). The wine is amply structured and fleshed out and delivers texture. The Riserva Vignolo is my favorite of Cavallotto's wines this year. Production is just under 7,000 bottles."
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
96
Date
2024-08-01
"Aromas of rose, woodland berry, underbrush and spice form the fragrant, expressive nose on the fantastic 2018 Vignolo Riserva. The smooth, delicious palate mirrors the nose, delivering fleshy raspberry, wild strawberry, truffle and baking spice before a minty finish. Tightly woven, polished tannins offer enveloping support while fresh acidity keeps it beautifully balanced. While this already almost approachable, it will age beautifully for years. Drink 2026–2038. Abv: 14.5% Kerin O'Keefe August 2024"
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2025-01-07
"The 2018 Barolo Riserva Vignolo is a young, tightly wound wine. Dark-toned fruit, leather, spice and menthol infuse the 2018 with notable density. Vignolo is typically marked by relatively soft, supple contours, but the 2018 is very much on the virile side for this bottling. Even so, it is pretty impressive, especially for the year. I would give this a few years in bottle, as the tannins are rather imposing in the early going."
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2024-10-16
"Sleek and expressive, this red is all about finesse. Rose, cherry, strawberry, orange peel, iron and wild herb flavors are driven by the bracing acidity, while light tannins line the finish. Shows fine balance and length. Best from 2026 through 2043. —B.S."
Jancis Robinson
Score
17.5
Date
2025-01-21
"Mid-to-deep ruby. Seductive and deep nose with spicy notes mingling with saline hints and slowly emerging red fruit with a hint of crushed rosemary. Changes all the time and needs lots of air. Fresh, focused red fruit layered with clayey tannins. Still not fully open on the palate yet. Energetic, fresh and fluid, with tannic charge on the finish. Can be approached now but ideally should age for an additional two years in bottle. (WS)"
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2017
Wine Advocate
Score
95
Date
2023-08-24
"Vignolo is a small vineyard site just down the hill from Bricco Boschis. The 2017 Barolo Riserva Vignolo (made with organic fruit) shows extra richness and density and more mineral definition that give this wine precision and focus. There is pencil shaving, crushed stone and licorice around a core of wild berry fruit and soft cherry. This vintage shows a broader more generous personality overall. The vines are 40 years old on average, and this Barolo ages in large Slavonian oak casks for 60 months. Production is limited to 2,609 bottles this vintage."
2017
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2024-04-30
"Beginning to mellow, this red reveals plum, cherry, autumn wood, tar, smoke and menthol flavors. Broad and burly, with the heat of the vintage showing in the rustic tannins. Offers fine length, leaning toward the tannins in the end. Best from 2025 through 2040. 580 cases made, 174 cases imported."
2017
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2023-11-03
"The 2017 Barolo Riserva Vignolo is laced with hints of sweet pipe tobacco, cedar, mint, leather, anise and dried flowers. Translucent and driving, with lovely balance, the 2017 shows a good bit of floral and earthy character, with dried fruit notes that are pushed into the background."
2016
Wine Enthusiast
Score
99
Date
2022-07-22
2016
Wine Spectator
Score
97
Date
2022-05-25
2016
Wine Advocate
Score
96+
Date
2022-06-23
2016
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2022-06-20
2016
Tom Hyland
Score
93
Date
2022-09-10
2015
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
97
Date
2021-05-30
2015
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2021-04-29
2015
Wine Advocate
Score
95
Date
2021-06-17