A succulent red, with cherry and blackberry flavors aligned with tart acidity and light tannins. Packs plenty of concentrated fruit, ending with dusty grip. Old-school Barbera. Drink now through 2028. 950 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add

The organic Cavallotto 2019 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna Cuculo is ripe and opulent with thick layers of dark fruit and blackberry. There is attractive softness here, contrasted against bright acidity. The wine's strongest cards have to do with texture, plumpness and the irresistible drinking style that a cheerful and informal wine like this can bring to the table. Production is 6,720 bottles.

A release of 13,426 bottles, the Cavallotto 2018 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna Cuculo is an organic wine with a smooth and pretty flow of fruit. It offers a nicely measured and consistent bouquet with tart cherry and blackberry followed by spice and tar. The best thing about this wine is the mouthfeel. It clocks in with a medium-rich density and a powerful 14.5% alcohol content, plus a lot of pretty acidity that would pair well with a cheese or butter-heavy pasta dish. Start your research with a creamy fettuccine dish.

This wine opens to an oddball medley of dark fruit, beeswax, cured meat and some pepper spice. The Cavallotto 2017 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna Cuculo opens slowly, and as it does, it offers thick layers of tobacco and tar. You can't say this is a light wine, because it does deliver ample brawn and richness.