Jay Kline

9.3

Double-blind. This note is from memory but what an impression it made! I called Barolo along with a few others at the table; likely from a vintage like 2012 or 2015 since everything seemed well and open for business. Dark cherry fruit, dried herbs, and roses with monumental structure. This was a touch glossy on the fruit side and I thought that had more to do with the generosity of the vintage rather than the producer. We were all surprised (and also a bit, “yeah, that makes total sense) when it was revealed to be the 2016 Cavallotto Bricco Boschis. Surprised because the 2016 vintage from such a traditionalist was drinking so well out of the gate! Not surprised with the glossy nature of the fruit which I find to be a hallmark of Cavalotto; simply gorgeous texture. An utter delight now and, I suspect, will be stunning with time. Now that I think of it, the 2013’s were very good upon release as well and there are a lot of similarities between the two vintages. — 4 years ago

Jeremy Noye

CEO Morrell & Company

9.3

Intense and powerful. Dark and herbal that turned meaty and gritty. — 8 years ago

Chris Cass

9.4

1999, classic — 10 years ago

Manny Abascal

9.3

2001. I opened this because I thought the Cavalotto was flawed and I wanted a nice wine on Father’s Day. Turns out the Cavalotto was fine so I had a decadent day. This wine is 10 years from being ready. Noticeable wood influence, strong black fruits, over the top compared to the old Cavalotto. — 5 years ago

John Malcolm

9.4

Earthy, spicy, and powerful. Fabulous nose and long satisfying finish. Decanted for 5 hours — it needed it to open up. If you have any left (which, sadly, I don’t), hold on to it for a while. — 7 years ago

Mick Eddy

9.7

1967!! Unbelievable year — 8 years ago

with Amber

Fredrik Finn

9.2

Remarkable Langhe Nebbiolo from Cavalotto that would outshine most Barolos in terms of quality. To young but there is no denying of its inherent quality. Classical in its approach with a high concentration of red slightly tart fruit, roses, smoke, spice and stones with a slight volatile finish. High acidity and gum coating tannins dominate the palate, strong mid palate and a long finish. An impressive invitation to Cavalottos arsenal. From younger vines in the Barolo zone, 20-35 days submerged cap maceration with 15-18 months in Slavonian casks. — 5 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.3

Oliver McCrum tasting. The two bottles of 2011 I tasted today, the other being Vinfolio, they both had a roasted nose. Like it, but I have only had Cavalotto from 06, 07, and 08, so this was a surprise. — 7 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.5

Still a baby but starting to show some mature notes. Classic velvet glove with an iron fist #Barolo. Tar, cherry, red currants with some savory herbs, pencil shavings, and a touch of menthol. Loads of acidity and persistence on the finish that tapers off slowly to an elegantly long but powerful finish. #cavalotto #nebbiolo — 9 years ago