"Cavallotto's 2007 Barolo Riserva Vignolo is opulent and racy in the glass. The ripe style of the year might be too much for classicists, but there is an intensity to the Vignolo that is hard to resist. There is nothing intellectual or ponderous here, just a big, voluptuous Barolo that captures the personality of the vintage. Even with all of its obvious resonance and generosity, the tannins remain very much present, which suggests the 2007 has many years of fine drinking head of it." -Antonio Galloni
Robert Parker
RP93
"Cavallotto releases its Riserva expressions later than most. The beautiful 2007 Barolo Riserva Vignolo is a generous and masculine wine with aromas of cured beef, bresaola, tobacco, leather and dark fruit. It is thick and round on the finish and moves slowly over the palate powered by its sheer heft and persistency. The wine is built to last but the softness of the fruit opens the drinking window to near-term enjoyment as well." -Monica Larner
Kerin O'Keefe
WE97
"This is a stunning and vibrant Barolo that defies the heat of the vintage thanks to 47-year-old vines, amazing terroir and noninvasive winemaking. It shows floral aromas of violet layered with spice and truffle, while the palate delivers rich wild cherry, mint and cinnamon. This already shows excellent complexity, but it’s still young. Drink after 2022."