The Wine Advocate | RP 98
Published: Aug 24, 2023
Drink: 2025-2055

The 2019 Barolo Ravera is a wine of impact and power, and it is also a wine of the future. That's because Ravera (in the village of Novello) is one of the break-out sites that continues to awe and surprise despite a changing climate. Indeed, its high elevation and open panorama toward snow-capped mountains keeps the microclimate ventilated but also protected. Luca Currado affirms that Ravera is what Cannubi was just a few years ago. Wines from Novello also show an extraordinary but very unique evolution in which the tannic impact of the wine remains firm. This vintage shows deep intensity and good freshness. It fully covers the palate from front to back.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 97
Published: Jul 28, 2023

Fantastic aromas of bergamot, raspberry, and strawberry character. Full-bodied with a clarity and freshness to it. Fine, chewy tannins that are beautifully integrated. Punchy finish. This needs time in the bottle to soften the tannins. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Try after 2030 and onwards. 

Decanter | D 92
Published: Feb 1, 2023
Drink: 2023-2045

The oldest part of this vineyard was planted in 1935 but the average age is 34 years. It's located at 400 metres – Ravera is one of the highest MGAs within the communes of Barolo and Novello, which it straddles. This 2019 is intensely perfumed, with dried fruits soaked in blood orange, strawberry jam and a suggestion of grace. The attack confirms this lightly extracted style, with ripe tannins, still sticky at the moment, and long, refreshing acidity leading to a good finish.

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 17.5
Published: Jul 4, 2023
Drink: 2025-2035

Novello. Lustrous mid ruby. Lifted, full raspberry nose. Truly opens up and with mouth-filling raspberry fruit. Long and perfumed and with gorgeous, chewy tannins. 

Vietti.com

Designation: Barolo D.O.C.G.

Grape Variety: Nebbiolo, 100%

The grapes come from the famous MGA “Ravera” vineyard located in the municipality of Novello. Limestone- and clay-rich soil with Marls of Saint Agatha present. Ravera in Novello is a fabulous hillside vineyard with a western/south-western exposure. Altitude around 400 m asl; the average age of the vines is 34 years and there is a density of around 4500 plants per hectare over a total area of around 2.1 hectares. The oldest part was planted in 1935.

Winemaking: Grapes harvested by hand on 14 October 2019. After gentle pressing, the juice fermented for around four to five weeks in a steel tank, in contact with the skins. This period included pre- and post-ferment maceration, involving the traditional submerged-cap method. Slow malolactic fermentation in barrels, finishing in late spring. The wine then spent over a year on the lees without racking.

Ageing: Around 32 months in large oak barrels.

Description: Intense garnet-red colour. The nose, while stark to begin with, reveals complex floral notes that emerge after a few minutes in the glass. Striking notes include red fruit, chalk and white pepper. It is fine on the palate, with hints of ripe red berries. The taught, compact tannins make this a very classic wine. The acidity is vibrant and vertical. Very elegant and refined. We recommend decanting a few hours before serving.

Food pairings: Game, red meat, and mature cheese.