The estate’s 2006 Barolo Bricco Boschis offers up dark red cherries, leather, anise and spices, all of which come together nicely on a mid-weight frame. The 2006 possesses gorgeous persistence on the palate and a long, mineral-laced finish, even if it doesn’t have the sheer appeal or promise today of the 2005. This is a rather feminine Bricco Boschis. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2026. 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

The estate’s 2006 Barolo Bricco Boschis offers up dark red cherries, leather, anise and spices, all of which come together nicely on a mid-weight frame. The 2006 possesses gorgeous persistence on the palate and a long, mineral-laced finish, even if it doesn’t have the sheer appeal or promise today of the 2005. This is a rather feminine Bricco Boschis. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2026. 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

Sweet cherry, menthol and tobacco flavors are matched by stiff tannins in this lean, muscular red. On the astringent side now, but should come around nicely. Best from 2014 through 2029. 1,833 cases made, 708 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

From the Bricco Boschis cru in Castiglione Falletto, this luminous Barolo offers pretty elements of wild berry, forest floor, leather, tar, licorice and eucalyptus. There’s loads of power and personality here and the mouthfeel is elegant and long lasting. Drink after 2018. ——M.L.(12/1/2010)—— 93