Barolo Ravera DOCG 2021 · 6 bottles in OWC

Elvio Cogno | Piedmont
Elvio Cogno Soc. Agr. s.s. | Loc. Ravera 2 | IT 12060 Novello

05262821 · 4,5 l · 107,56 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping8 units available

The Ravera vineyard on the Novello side, where steep hills descend from a castle perched on a beautiful panorama, is one of the best cru sites in the Barolo DOCG. From this vantage point, you can see Novello and the Elvio Cogno winery, which is located halfway up the slope. Valter Fissore's Ravera from the great 2021 vintage benefits from this special location and shows terrific versatility and depth every year.

On the nose, crushed raspberries and sour cherries with notes of rosebuds, thyme and leather. The palate reveals supple tannins and lively acidity, creating an elegant profile. As it progresses, notes of red nectarine, macerated raspberries and crushed stones all contribute to the wine's ability to develop beautifully over time in the cellar. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ruby-red core with garnet-coloured rim. Powerful, engaging nose of roses and very ripe raspberries and redcurrants, also some mocha and cardamom, multi-layered. Glides elegantly over the palate, with silky tannins under precise fruit, very harmonious and long-lasting." Falstaff

"Aromas of orange peel with notes of red fruit and tar. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, very well structured, with a fine acidity structure, a good core of pronounced fruit and polished but firm tannins. It already tastes good now, but will be even better from 2026." James Suckling

"Made from 60 to 80-year-old vines, the Ravera bottling offers more finesse and depth. Still youthfully seductive, floral scents of violets and roses give way to juicy black raspberries on the beautifully contoured palate. On the palate, there are flavours of juniper and lavender as well as a mineral accent of gravel. Finely ground, powdery tannins are tightly laced and give the wine an authoritative structure." Decanter

"These vineyards in Novello open up to the Alps and an extraordinary panorama. The Elvio Cogno 2021 Barolo Ravera is made from the Lampia and Michet Nebbiolo clones. The wine offers a distinct character with iron ore and gravel behind dark fruit and pressed rose. I also detect a hint of exotic spice in this superb wine." Wine Advocate

"Mint, eucalyptus, plum, earth, oak spice and tar notes characterise this lean, sinewy red wine, which is compact even though it starts off open, with a core of sweet, ripe fruit in the middle of the palate. Its assertive tannins require patience, while the aftertaste hints at future potential." Wine Spectator