The flagship wine from the talented Cavallotto family, comprising 8,938 bottles and 666 magnums, the 2015 Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe is still quite young but equally promising at its release. This is one of my favorite vineyard sites, and Castiglione Falletto, located at the center of the appellation, boasts prime positioning that unites the best qualities of its surroundings. Keeping in line with the vintage characteristics, the wine is generous in terms of aromas and fleshed out in terms of mouthfeel. There is plenty of red and purple fruit, and the wine gains complexity, thanks to pretty appearances of blue flower, spice, toast and powdery earth. The 2015 vintage is slightly softer and more accessible overall compared to the tightly knit 2013 and 2010 editions, two classic vintages for this Riserva.

Castiglione Falletto. Lustrous ruby with brickstone rim. Deep nose of ripe fruit with hints of dried cherry. Still brooding. Lots of juice and cherry fruit on the palate. A shade deeper than the 2016, but also a little more forward and with a rich finely ground tannic layer. Extremely long and yet composed. (WS)

Tank sample. Browning ruby. This seems to be drying out rather than opening out. Too long in barrel? Slightly bitter finish. Can't see this coming round. (JH)