Red

Ravera

By Elvio Cogno, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Elvio Cogno Ravera

Barolo from the historic Ravera cru in Novello, on mainly calcareous soil with southern exposure, aged 24 months in large Slavonian oak. The producer calls it its classic Barolo and says it is made for long ageing.

Tasting notes

Brilliant garnet-red with orange highlights. Firm, elegant and potent on the nose, with dog rose, mint and tobacco that turn over time into spices, coffee, licorice, truffle, leather and minerals. Full-bodied and rounded, with plum jam and withered brambles, and a persistent chocolaty aftertaste.

Pairs well with

Braised meats, stewed game, roasts and mature cheeses such as Pecorino and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo (Lampia and Michet sub-varieties)
Cru / vineyard
Ravera
Production area
Ravera, Novello; 2.5 hectares
Soil
Mainly calcareous
Exposure
Southern
Harvest
October
Vineyard planting
2.5 ha; 4,000 vines per hectare; vertical trellis, Guyot pruning; 380 m above sea level
Vinification
Stainless steel, temperature-controlled, automatic pumping-over, 30 days post-fermentation maceration with submerged cap; 24 months in large 25-30 hl Slavonian oak barrels; 90 days on the lees; 6 months in bottle. About 14,000 bottles.
Serving temperature
16-18°C
Storage
Suitable for long aging, up to 20-25 years.

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