Barolo Ravera DOCG 2022 (BIO)

G.D. Vajra | Piedmont
Az. Agr. G.D. Vajra | Via delle Viole, 25 | 12060 Barolo

05372322 · 0,75 l · 90,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Novello, situated on the plateau above the valley, produces the most austere and mineral-driven expression of the entire G.D. Vajra range. Unlike the local vineyards in Vergne, Ravera lies at an altitude of 320 to 340 metres, with highly calcareous, clay-rich marl from the same Sant'Agata Formation, which lends the Nebbiolo here more structure than aroma. The south-west-facing aspect ensures a long, even ripening process on this exposed plateau. Giuseppe Vaira himself likes to describe the wine as powerful yet weightless, almost electric in its directness. This single-varietal Nebbiolo is aged for around 42 months after fermentation in large Slavonian oak botti, deliberately matured with restraint so as not to mask the powerful, multi-layered character of the vineyard.

A deep garnet red in the glass. Dark cherry, blackberry and plum mingle with violet, dried rose, liquorice and graphite. On the palate, this Barolo is powerfully built, with exquisitely polished tannins and a mineral finish underpinned by herbal notes and balsamic undertones. A Barolo with definition, prioritising structure over seduction – true to the character of its high plateau. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Barolo Ravera is a powerful, tannin-rich young wine. Notes of dried cherries, chalk, mint, white pepper and dried herbs lend the 2022 vintage a wealth of mineral and spicy energy. This slender, linear Barolo is currently a real powerhouse. It will be interesting to see whether the mid-palate fills out. At present, the 2022 is still a little compact and very closed, but it is nonetheless beautifully balanced for its vintage." Vinous

"Wild strawberries, liquorice, porcini mushrooms and forest roots characterise the bouquet. It is slightly denser and fuller-bodied than the Bricco delle Viole, though by no means heavy. A lively acidity harmonises with delicate wild berries, whilst long, earthy tannins provide structure to the wine. It captivates with a wonderful purity of terroir and fruit, which preserves its freshness." Decanter

"Tea, hibiscus, orange peel, sandalwood and dried flowers. Very aromatic and captivating. Medium-bodied, with a transparent, ethereal fruity note and a tannic structure that gives the wine definition right through to the finish. A unique balance, from the famous vineyard in Novello." James Suckling

"Notes of raspberry and cherry jam characterise this juicy red wine, alongside aromas of hay, broom and minerality. Concentrated and underpinned by a dense tannin structure. The finish is long-lasting and reveals fruity, savoury and mineral notes." Wine Spectator

"Herbal and spiced wood opening alongside green top strawberry and sour cherry, a combination that feels less composed and more like the vineyard simply speaking its mind. Plush and soft on the palate with a roundness that carries that herbal thread all the way through, the character of Ravera unmistakable from first sip to last. This is what working with a vintage rather than against it looks and tastes like, estate and site in complete and unhurried agreement." Wine Enthusiast