Description

Barolo Ravera is produced with grapes from the historical cru in Novello,a guarantee of fine aromas, sapid flavor and great complexity. Themainly calcareous soil of this old vineyard adds elegance and structureto the wine, making it ideal for ageing. Only a few great wines possess itscapacity to develop successfully in the course of time. Austere and severein its early years, Barolo Ravera loses none of its typicality with the passingof the years; on the contrary, it improves all the time. Careful selection inthe vineyard and relatively long fermentation help to heighten the grapescharacteristics, which express themselves to the full after ageing in thebottle. A unique testimonial for a prestigious terroir, a wine that takes thetypicality of Langhe hills to the top in terms of quality.rColor:rBrilliant garnet-red in color with orange highlights.rNose:rFirm, elegant and potent on the nose, it has scents of dog rose, mint and tobacco, scentswhich meld in the course of time into spices, coffee, licorice, truffle,leather and minerals.rBouquet:rA full-bodied, rounded bouquet of great structureand balance, redolent of plum jam and withered brambles. The persistentchocolaty aftertaste is harmonious and enticing. Over the years it graduallyrefines its characteristics to achieve classic elegance and composure.rServing Suggestions:rit goes well with braised meats, stewed game, roasts and mature cheeses such as Pecorino and Parmigiano Reggiano.r95 Points – Kerin O’Keefe, 2023.r94 Points – Wine Spectator, 2018.r94 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 2019.r93 Points – Vinous, 2019.r17.5/20 Points – Jancis Robinson, 2019.rr