Vietti Barolo Ravera 2021

The 2011 Barolo Ravera unfolds with a rich, deep garnet sheen and a vibrant ruby sheen. The wine's dense, gentle grip envelops the palate, providing a concentrated and elegant experience. opaque fruit notes, highlighting blackberry, cassis, and spice, mingle with nuanced touches of leather and tobacco. Earthy subtle flavors of white truffle or porcino mushroom add intensity and complexity. Oaky nuances and a rich, full-bodied profile make this wine a compelling highlight for those expecting a deep Barolo. As it ages, the wine's tannins will mellow, and its undertones will integrate, revealing a more balanced and mature character. With time, the 2011 Barolo Ravera will lose its youthful vigor and reveal a more mature, sophisticated expression. R.P.95/100 BONOVERO. Return to the cellar for a decade or more to allow the wine to mature fully.

Aromas unfold with a captivating bouquet, featuring tones of sour cherry and minerals, elevated by the character of floral dried rose and subtle sweet spices. The addition of fruit-oak subtly enhances the broadly profile, however, a more pronounced licorice and herbaceous nuances soon emerge, accompanied by a noticeable decay in backbone and a lack of penetration from acidity. The tannins, though present, are not as expected, and the generally impression is marred by the weight of tough, unbalanced tannins, which detract from the Ravera cru. designation.

Deep and full-bodied red wine with a smooth texture, boasting a cohesive stability of tannins and acidity. Its sophisticated flavor profile is described by flavors of dried fruits, such as cherries, raisins, and plums, with a soft note of oak.