Vietti
Barolo Ravera 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged for approximately 30 months in large barrels. |
- Grape variety and origin: Barolo DOCG 2021 Vietti, 100% Nebbiolo from the Ravera cru in Novello
- Aromatic profile: floral notes, red fruit and white pepper; initially austere on the nose
- Taste structure: taut tannins, lively and vertical acidity; refined, powerful and elegant palate
- Vinification and ageing: fermentation in steel and maturation for 30 months in large oak casks
- Serving and pairing: decant for 1 hour; serve at 18-20°C with game and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Ravera by Vietti is a still red wine from Piedmont made from Nebbiolo grapes. It displays an elegant profile and a powerful structure, defined by a vibrant vertical acidity that ensures profound development over time. In the glass, it reveals aromas of ripe red fruits, chalk, white pepper and floral notes. The palate is refined, supported by a taut tannin, making it perfect to pair with red meats, game and mature cheeses. The initial austerity gradually opens up, highlighting a remarkable ageing potential.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Ravera vineyard in Novello, within the Barolo production area, on a hillside at around four hundred metres altitude with a west and south-west exposure. The calcareous-clay soil, enriched by the marls of Sant’Agata, gives a compact texture. The synergy between altitude and exposure supports the development of pronounced aromatic finesse in the grapes. Sustainable farming practices enhance the value of the Piedmontese terroir, translating the characteristics of this hillside into an authentic sensory profile.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks with regular pumping over. The process includes rigorous cold macerations before and after fermentation using the submerged cap technique. Subsequently, the wine undergoes a slow malolactic fermentation in barrels, resting on the lees for over two years without racking. The long maturation in large barrels continues for about thirty months. This meticulous management in the cellar ensures exemplary structural balance, blending solidity and grace in a single tasting.
History and Curiosities
Since 1873, Vietti has represented Piedmontese excellence with this Barolo DOCG, originating from the prestigious Ravera di Novello cru. An authentic artisanal and vegan masterpiece, it is produced from historic vines dating back to 1935, cultivated under organic conversion. The meticulous vinification respects tradition through the submerged cap method and a 30-month maturation in large oak casks. Awarded 98 points by Vinous, it boasts an exceptional ageing potential, making it ideal for enhancing your most important dinners.
Awards
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2021
95/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
98/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1873
- Oenologist: Eugenio Palumbo
- Bottles produced: 600.000
- Hectares: 75
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| Name | Vietti Barolo Ravera 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Vietti |
| Story | History and Curiosities Since 1873, Vietti has represented Piedmontese excellence with this Barolo DOCG, originating from the prestigious Ravera di Novello cru. An authentic artisanal and vegan masterpiece, it is produced from historic vines dating back to 1935, cultivated under organic conversion. The meticulous vinification respects tradition through the submerged cap method and a 30-month maturation in large oak casks. Awarded 98 points by Vinous, it boasts an exceptional ageing potential, making it ideal for enhancing your most important dinners. |
| Origin | Vineyard Ravera, in the municipality of Novello (Piedmont, Italy) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous-clay soil with the presence of Sant’Agata marls |
| Plants per hectare | 4500 |
| Fermentation | About 3 weeks |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks in contact with the skins with regular pump-overs; cold maceration before and after fermentation using the traditional submerged cap method; slow malolactic fermentation in barrel; ageing for about 30 months in large casks |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation lasts about 3 weeks in stainless steel tanks in contact with the skins with regular pump-overs; it includes pre- and post-fermentation cold maceration using the traditional submerged cap method. This is followed by slow malolactic fermentation in barrels, where the wine remains for more than two years on the lees without racking; ageing for about 30 months in large barrels. |
| Aging | Aged for approximately 30 months in large barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |