1990 Barolo Riserva Vignolo

Cavallotto is experiencing a much-deserved resurgence in popularity, but the truth is that the wines have been outstanding for many years. The estate has recently re-released a number of their older vintages at prices that are exceedingly fair considering the quality and provenance of the wines. Cavallotto works with two vineyards, both in Castiglione Falletto, for their Barolos. Vignolo generally yields perfumed, elegant, feminine Barolos, while the family's near-monopole Bricco Boschis generally produces a firmer, darker and sturdier Barolo. Vinification and aging are traditional; in fact Cavallotto is among the last producers to release their Barolos.