The 2007 Barolo Bricco Boschis is a massive, powerful wine. This is an unusually opulent Barolo from Cavallotto, with tons of red fruit and soft, sweet tannins. From time to time the wine’s alcohol seems a bit pronounced. Still an infant, the Bricco Boschis needs to lose some of its baby fat before its true potential emerges. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. Cavallotto has been on a tear of late. This year I tasted a number of exceptional wines from this small, family-run property. In particular, readers should keep an eye out for the estate’s 2005s. Late flowering that year reduced the crop by nearly 50% and resulted in a set of huge, powerful wines that are atypical for the vintage and that should age exquisitely over the coming years. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; tel. (415) 492-9411, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; tel. (630) 422-1119

A beefy, briary version, with plenty of woodsy spice and tobacco flavors shading the bright cherry and black currant fruit. Stays fresh, finishing on the dry side. A traditional style. 2,000 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

Here is textbook Barolo with long, fine tannins and elegant aromas of small berry fruit, mesquite wood, tar and black licorice. The wine also offers warm earthy notes and a fresh menthol-like touch on the close. Pair it with grilled lamb and chopped mint chutney. ——M.L.(9/1/2011)—— 91