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98+ -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

You could argue that this is the wine with the fasting growing quality trajectory because this vineyard site is one of those rare places in the appellation that appears to improve despite (or more likely because of) a changing climate. Ravera enjoys an open panorama (at 400 to 440 meters in elevation) that extends to the snow-capped Alps and benefits from cooler air currents, coupled with an amazing quality of light that you notice with the naked eye. The 2021 Barolo Ravera saw its fruit harvested later than the other wines, on October 11th, and continued with a classic Vietti-style fermentation with 20-plus days of skin contact. Simply put, what Ravera offers is complexity (and strength) with hints of bergamot, citrus, herbs, mineral and salt over a tightly concentrated mouthfeel. The quality of the tannins and the freshness of this 2021 are impressive, and that citrusy note continues with tangerine skin and kumquat. Production is 8,700 bottles.

98 -Vinous -

The 2021 Barolo Ravera is one of the many standouts in this range from Vietti. Blood orange, chalk, mint, white pepper and slate all infuse the palate with notable persistence. Intensely saline and mineral, the Ravera is not an easy wine, as it is focused and taut rather than immediate. It's a Barolo that demands a lot from the taster, but it pays that attention back in spades.

97 -Decanter -

Limpid and transparent, the 2021 allies vivacity with rigour. Hints of pepper lift red currant blossom and raspberry aromas. Sapid minerals tantalise the palate, which is awash with tangy sumac and succulent blood orange. The cool alpine air is palpable in the racy acidity and linear, chiselled tannins. Structure is still very much in control here but gracious enough to disclose future rewards. Vineyards in Ravera were purchased in 1995, when it was still considered too cold to reliably ripen Nebbiolo, but now this is consistently one of Vietti’s top bottlings.

96 -Wine Spectator -

94 -James Suckling -

94 -Jeb Dunnuck -

The 2021 Barolo Ravera is a medium ruby hue and reveals a detailed and layered profile on the nose, with lifted spice and a more vertical feel to its notes of fennel, red cherries, red berries, wild fresh herbs, and orange peel spice. The palate is medium-bodied with a bit of gamey richness, ripe tannins, and a sanguine finish. It has good length and a savory feel. This area of Ravera is 450 meters above sea level and was harvested in this vintage 12 days after Monvigliero in the north. Drink 2026-2046.

94 -Wine Enthusiast -

Deep, brooding dark cherries and peak-season red roses intertwine with high-toned plums and pervasive savory elements. The palate resonates with bass-like depth, where balsamic notes add complexity to the dark fruit core. A powerfully structured framework alludes to the wine potential in the cellar, though its sophistication already shows through the muscular exterior. Drink from 2027.

Technical Details

Blend 100% Nebbiolo
Winemaker Luca Currado Vietti
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Sub Region Langhe
Appellation Barolo
Vineyard Ravera cru
Farming Method Equalitas Certified Sustainable, Organic & Biodynamic Practices
Oak Large oak casks
Fermentation Gently pressed, then fermented in stainless steel on the skins for about 3 weeks. Pre and post-fermentation maceration using the traditional submerged-cap method. Malolactic fermentation completed in oak
Aging / Cooperage 30 months
Alcohol 14.5%
Production 725 cases

Vietti Ravera Barolo 2021

Name: Vietti Ravera Barolo 2021
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1015174
Price: 179.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Nebbiolo | Piedmont

WA98+, VN98, DC97, WS96, JS94, JD94, WE94

Equalitas Certified Sustainable, Organic & Biodynamic Practices

$270.00

$179.95

750ML

33% OFF RETAIL!

Vietti's Ravera comes from 2.1 hectares on the Ravera MGA in Novello, one of the newer additions to the estate's extraordinary single-vineyard lineup, where 34-year-old vines are tended biodynamically and yield roughly 7,500 bottles per year. Antonio Galloni awarded the 2019 Ravera a perfect 100 points, and the 2021 has drawn equally remarkable reviews: Wine Advocate 98+, Vinous 98, Decanter 97, Wine Spectator 96, James Suckling 94, Jeb Dunnuck 94, and Wine Enthusiast 94. Blood orange, chalk, mint, white pepper, and slate all infuse the palate with notable persistence, the wine intensely saline and mineral, focused and taut rather than immediately generous, demanding attention in return for extraordinary rewards. Protective and precise on the nose with cherry candy and chocolatey depth, the Ravera turns dusty and profound on the finish, needing time to fully reveal itself. A Barolo that is built to last decades. The price here is incredible for 98+ points from Wine Advocate. These are rare and they won't last.

About The Producer

Located in the heart of the Langhe hills, at the top of the village of Castiglione Falletto, the Vietti wine cellar was founded in the late 1800s by Carlo Vietti. The estate has gradually grown over the course of time, and today the vineyards include some of the most highly-prized terroirs within the Barolo winegrowing area. Although they have been making wine for 4 generations, the turning point came in the 1960s when Luciana Vietti married winemaker and art connoisseur Alfredo Currado. In 2016 the historic winery was acquired by Krause Holdings, enabling Luca and Elena, always at the head of Vietti brand, to add a number of prized crus to the estate’s holdings, and be able as a result to look to a future with new, stimulating prospects, all while maintaining the family approach for which the cellar has always been known.

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