{"title":"Barolo","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarolo is the king of Italian wines: a Nebbiolo from the Langhe capable of expressing the territory with rare depth. In this selection, you'll find only Barolo online chosen from small, independent, artisanal, organic, or natural producers — winemakers who work the vineyard with respect and bottle without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe artisanal secret: Nebbiolo as nature intended\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Barolo disciplinary regulations require long aging periods, but what distinguishes our producers is their philosophy in the cellar: spontaneous fermentations with native yeasts, maceration that respects natural cycles, and drastic reduction of sulfites. No corrections, no shortcuts. Just organic wine born from living soils — Serralunga, La Morra, Barolo, Castiglione Falletto — bringing the authentic imprint of the vintage and the vineyard to the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings and serving suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal temperature: 16–18 °C, with at least 1–2 hours of decanting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal dishes: Barolo-braised beef, roast beef, game, aged hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAlso perfect on its own, as a meditation wine for special evenings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover our selection of artisanal Barolo and support the work of small Langhe winemakers who transform Nebbiolo into something extraordinary every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/albiocorini.com\/collections\/all\"\u003eExplore the entire selection →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"barolo-bricco-boschis-bio","title":"Barolo Bricco Boschis DOCG BIO","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarolo Bricco Boschis DOCG BIO comes from one of the most exclusive crus in the Langhe: the Bricco Boschis of Castiglione Falletto, a plot owned exclusively by the Cavallotto family for generations. It is not a commercial selection — it is a precise place, with sun-exposed hills and clay-calcareous marl soils that give Nebbiolo a structure and complexity that cannot be replicated elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCavallotto is among the pioneers of organic farming in Piedmont: as early as the 1970s, when industrial chemistry dominated the Langhe, the family eliminated herbicides and returned to natural vineyard management. Today, that choice is certified, but above all, it is visible in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the cellar, no shortcuts: spontaneous fermentations with indigenous yeasts, long macerations with a semi-submerged cap (18-30 days), aging in large Slavonian oak barrels for over three years. No barriques, no toasting that covers the Nebbiolo. The result is a Barolo that tastes of Langhe, not of wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe color is ruby red with garnet reflections. The bouquet is ample: undergrowth, wild rose, leather, dark spices, camphor. On the palate, marasca cherry, black raspberry, truffle, mint, star anise, and a finish of blood orange. Solid and well-integrated tannins, lively acidity that guarantees longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/em\u003e Nebbiolo 100% | \u003cem\u003eVintage:\u003c\/em\u003e 2021 | \u003cem\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/em\u003e 14.5% | \u003cem\u003eFormat:\u003c\/em\u003e 0.75 l\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 16°–18°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/em\u003e Indigenous yeasts, semi-submerged cap maceration 18-30 days. Over 3 years in large Slavonian oak barrels, 6-12 months in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those seeking a Barolo capable of representing the classic elegance of the Langhe without compromise. It is an ideal bottle for both those who already know Nebbiolo and those who wish to discover one of the great Italian wines starting from an absolute reference label — that of a family who chose organic before it became a trend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen to drink it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is already enjoyable today, but it has all the characteristics to evolve magnificently over the years if stored correctly. The 2021 vintage in the Langhe was balanced and of great quality — a Barolo that will be at its best between 5 and 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep, structured, and harmonious Barolo, where the strength of Nebbiolo combines with remarkable elegance. The finish is long and persistent, with a balance that invites another sip. It is not a wine that is fully understood at the first glass — and that is precisely its merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy we chose this wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe chose it because Cavallotto is one of the few producers in the Langhe who has always done things properly, without chasing trends or markets. Bricco Boschis is a monopole cru — meaning no one else can produce this wine. We are in Diano d'Alba, a few kilometers from Castiglione Falletto: we pick up the bottles directly from the cellar, with guaranteed traceability and storage. It is consistent with our selection because it combines organic rigor, precise territorial identity, and a production history worth telling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat dishes pair well with Barolo Bricco Boschis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBraised beef in Barolo, Florentine steak, game, aged hard cheeses. For those who like to be daring, also with high-percentage dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Bricco Boschis a cru?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBricco Boschis is a specific plot exclusively owned by the Cavallotto family in Castiglione Falletto. The term \"cru\" indicates a vineyard with unique soil and exposure characteristics that are directly reflected in the wine — it cannot be replicated elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it truly organic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, with official certification. But the story goes beyond that: Cavallotto has practiced natural farming since 1970, eliminating chemical herbicides decades before organic became a market trend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long can it age?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15-20 years in the best vintages. It is one of the Italian wines with the greatest aging potential thanks to the natural acidity of Nebbiolo and traditional aging in large barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy it as a gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is probably the most significant gift for an Italian wine enthusiast. If you wish, also consider Barolo Riserva Vigna San Giuseppe — same producer, same cru, even longer aging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CAVALLOTTO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51920631660871,"sku":"A-CV-BBB21","price":92.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/8025\/7351\/files\/BaroloDOCGBriccoBoschis2021.png?v=1752481447"},{"product_id":"barolo-riserva-bricco-boschis-vigna-s-giuseppe-bio","title":"Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna S. Giuseppe DOCG BIO","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe DOCG BIO is Cavallotto's highest expression: a wine born from a single historic vineyard, Vigna San Giuseppe, within the Bricco Boschis monopoly cru of Castiglione Falletto. It is not a Riserva in the commercial sense of the term — it is the selection of a precise plot, with a precise history, which Cavallotto has preserved for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe family is among the pioneers of organic farming in Piedmont: already in the 1970s, they eliminated chemical herbicides when no one else did. In the cellar, the style is strictly traditional: indigenous yeasts, very long maceration with a semi-submerged cap (22-38 days), aging in large Slavonian oak barrels for 4-5 years, then one year in the bottle. No barriques, no accelerations. Only time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe color is ruby red tending to garnet. The bouquet is intense and layered: violet, cooked plum, leather, baking spices, then lavender, incense, licorice, dried herbs. On the palate, it is broad and deep: morello cherry, cinnamon, nutmeg, mint, Earl Grey tea. Incisive but perfectly integrated tannins, vibrant acidity, a very long finish that continues to change in the glass as the wine opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/em\u003e Nebbiolo 100% | \u003cem\u003eVintage:\u003c\/em\u003e 2019 | \u003cem\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/em\u003e 14.5% | \u003cem\u003eFormat:\u003c\/em\u003e 0.75 l\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 18°–20°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/em\u003e Natural yeasts, semi-submerged cap maceration 22-38 days. 4-5 years in large Slavonian oak barrels, 1 year in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those who already know Barolo and want to go further. Vigna San Giuseppe is a separate cru — not a commercial selection, but a precise plot with a precise history. It is the right bottle for those looking for a Barolo that can tell the story of a place, not just a grape variety. It is also the most important gift you can give to an Italian wine enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen to drink\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is already enjoyable today, but it has all the characteristics to evolve magnificently over the years if stored correctly. With four years in barrel and one in bottle, it has already come a long way — but the best is yet to come. Think of it as an investment to uncork between 5 and 15 years. The 2019 vintage in the Langhe was exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTaste characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Barolo that impresses with its breadth even before its power. The tannic structure is imposing but never disjointed, the acidity keeps everything in tension. The finish is very long, with a persistence that continues to change in the glass as the wine opens. It is not a wine that you understand at the first sip — and this is precisely its merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy we chose this wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause Cavallotto's Vigna San Giuseppe is one of the historic crus of Castiglione Falletto, and offering a single-vineyard Barolo Riserva means offering something that large industrial producers cannot replicate. Cavallotto has been working organically for decades, without compromising on quality and without chasing trends. We are in Diano d'Alba, a few kilometers from the winery: we collect the bottles directly, with guaranteed traceability and storage. This Riserva is their highest expression — and for us, it is proof that Nebbiolo, when respected, has no rivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat dishes pair well with Barolo Riserva Vigna San Giuseppe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBraised beef in Barolo, Florentine steak, game, black truffle. But even on its own, as a meditation wine, it is a complete experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it different from Barolo Bricco Boschis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, significantly. Same producer, same territory — but Vigna San Giuseppe is a separate cru, with a more complex profile and longer aging (4-5 years in barrel versus 3). It is the next step for those who have already appreciated Bricco Boschis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long can it age?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20-25 years in the best vintages. The 2019 vintage is considered exceptional in the Langhe — this is a wine for those with patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really organic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, with official certification. Cavallotto has been practicing natural agriculture since 1970, eliminating chemical herbicides decades before organic became a trend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy it as an important gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. It is probably the most significant gift for an Italian wine enthusiast. 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