Cavallotto, Barolo Riserva Vignolo Vintage:2001 The most mineral-driven of this

The most mineral-driven of this year's set of Ermitage bottlings from Chapoutier

extended patience will be required if you wish to experience this at its peak

indeed even racy red fruit aromas and pungent wet earth notes lead to linear

the press wine never makes it into the final blends

licorice and olive paste

Cavallotto, Barolo Riserva Vignolo Vintage:2001 The most mineral-driven of thisA core of sweet, ripe fruit is surrounded by tar, eucalyptus, menthol, soy and tobacco flavors. Firm and taut, with latent fruit to balance the structure. The sweet fruit returns on the aftertaste. Needs a few years. Best from 2022 through 2043. 555 cases made, 200 cases imported. BS