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96
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96
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95
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95
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94
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Tasting Notes
Vietti, a family-run estate in Castiglione Falletto, is renowned for its commitment to traditional winemaking practices and the expression of unique terroirs. The winery emphasises meticulous vineyard management and minimal intervention in the cellar to produce wines of elegance and complexity.
The Ravera vineyard, located in the commune of Novello, is characterised by its calcareous marl soils and elevated position, ranging from 320 to 400 metres above sea level. This site is one of the most celebrated in the area, known for producing Nebbiolo of great structure and aromatic finesse. In 2015, the grapes were hand-harvested and underwent fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by ageing for 32 months in large Slavonian oak casks.
The 2015 Barolo Ravera shows a deep garnet colour and an expansive aromatic profile of red berries, rose petals, liquorice, and crushed stone. On the palate, it is powerful and focused, with flavours of pomegranate, black cherry, and savoury spice. The tannins are firm yet polished, supported by fresh acidity and a long, mineral-inflected finish. This is a Barolo of great energy and depth, with the structure to evolve gracefully over the next two decades.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: Red
Variety: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2015
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont, Barolo
Alcohol %: 14.5%
Cellaring: 15 Plus Years
Scores
96 / 100""Starting off a bit shy and closed at first, the 2015 Barolo Ravera showed noticeably better in the sample that had been opened a few hours prior to my arrival at the winery for my annual visit. This makes perfect sense as Vietti’s wines are intentionally slow at first but are built to endure the long haul. From the Novello township, this vineyard site is recognized for it power, structure and the uniquely broad approach it shows to the palate. There is a larger span of black fruit at its core. The positioning of the Ravera cru means it is open to the elements and the cold air from the Alps, and the wines result in freshness and mineral character as well. Luca Currado describes a salty, anchovy-like aroma that does indeed appear. Otherwise, this wine shows tightly polished and glossy tannins.""
- Monica Larner
96 / 100
""This Barolo, from Novello’s Ravera cru, leads off an impressive set of 2015 releases from Luca Currado. It’s rich and lively, with flavors of black cherry and seeded raspberry laced with notes of menthol, licorice and tobacco. Highly appealing for its energy and layered complexity, the wine has formidable tannins that call for patience.""
- Wine and Spirits Magazine
95 / 100
""The beautifully fragrant roses are impossible to resist. This oozes charm. Also, there are red cherries, cocoa powder and an array of wild herbs in the mix. The palate has toned yet muscular tannins that build nicely to deliver a concentrated core of ripe red-cherry flavor that holds long, fresh and youthful. Great Barolo.""
- James Suckling
95 / 100
""The 2015 Barolo Ravera is once again the head of the class at Vietti. Bright, sculpted and wonderfully nuanced, the Ravera is very pretty. Floral aromatics and the pointed, brilliant fruit that is such a Ravera signature are very much in evidence. Hints of blood orange, mint, crushed rocks and flowers add shades of complexity as the 2015 gradually opens up in the glass. This is one of the finer wines of the year. Don't miss it!""
- Antonio Galloni
94 / 100
""This red is full of sweet ripe plum, cherry and tar flavors, accented by tobacco and underbrush notes. Thick, dusty tannins coat the gums and put a clamp on the finish for now, but this shows potential.""
- Bruce Sanderson
