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Cavallotto Tenuta Bricco Boschis
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1999 Barolo DOCG Riserva "Vignolo", Piedmont, Italy

Very slightly medicinal nose with preserved red berries and plums, wilted flowers and sweet spicy notes. Clean, elegantly juicy fruit with elegant, lively acidity, some dusty dry tannins, mineral notes in the background, has bite and medium depth, delicate oxidative nuances, delicate tart note, slightly chunky style, tart, dry notes on an attractive to good finish.

Best to drink: Bis 2009. What our ratings mean

Last reviewed: 14 November, 2006
Type: Rotwein(Red wine)
Quantity: 0.75 L
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Classification: Riserva
Bottle closure: Natural cork
Maturing: large wood
Variety: Nebbiolo
Registration number: CF-L13.07.04
wein.plus rating: good (83 WP)
Last reviewed: 26 April, 2006
Best to drink: Bis 2008+.
Editor note: Aromas of preserved red berries and sweet spices, with a light medicinal note. Red fruit and dusty tannins in the mouth, slightly astringent, very delicate oxidative notes, fairly harmonious in its own way, could do with a bit more depth, notes of nuts and nougat, attractive finish.

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