Vietti is one of a handful of estates to bring the Ravera MGA of Novello to the current popularity it enjoys now. Their 2018 Barolo Ravera has a smoky personality with crushed stone and pencil shavings. There is plenty of dark fruit at the back, ripe cherry and blackberry mostly, and the wine is tonic and firm in terms of its structure and tannins. The Ravera is a wine of enormous length and a finely tuned texture. Exactly 7,560 bottles were made.

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The grapes come from the famous MGA “Ravera'' vineyard located in the municipality of Novello. Limestone and clay-rich soil with Marls of Sant'Agata. Ravera di 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 4.500 plants per hectare. The oldest part was planted in 1935. intense garnet-red color. The nose, stark at the beginning, reveals complex floral notes that emerge after a few minutes. Striking notes include red fruit, chalk and white pepper. 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.