Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe 2017 (1 Bottle) Barolo, Italy

Here you get the best of everything: altitude (but not too much); excellent drainage (but enough water retention thanks to the limestone and clay, ensuring the vines don’t stress in dry conditions); and a complex mixture of soils, including blue tinted clays (for power), limestone (freshness and mineral drive) and sand (prettiness and perfume). Add to this the sixty-year-old vines, quality clonal material and southwest exposure, and the stars are aligned to produce something great. ‘

The 2016 saw 28 days on skins followed by five years in large cask. It’s a powerful yet classic Barolo that needs time to blossom—but greatness is guaranteed.