# Ravera (Giovanni Sordo)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Giovanni Sordo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/giovanni-sordo.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/giovanni-sordo-ravera).

- **Producer:** Giovanni Sordo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Ravera
- **Production area:** Novello; 420-450 m
- **Soil:** Loose, rich terrain of whitish marls resting on more compact layers of brownish grey marls (Tortonian)
- **Exposure:** South, South-East
- **Vineyard planting:** Upwards-trained vertical trellis with traditional Guyot pruning; vines 20 years old; 4,000 plants per hectare; yield 75-80 q/ha
- **Vinification:** Crushing and destemming, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel with a long submerged-cap maceration of 4 to 7 weeks depending on the vintage; natural malolactic fermentation at 20°C; 2 to 4 months in stainless steel; 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels; then 4 to 6 months in stainless steel and at least 6 months in bottle. 14-14.5% vol (depending on the vintage).
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Barolo from the Ravera MGA in Novello, aged 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. Also sold in 1.5 L and 3 L.

## Tasting notes

Rich colour. The bouquet has a green overtone with hints of mountain hay and autumn leaves, plus fresh and small fruit, tobacco and sweet spices. Well structured, very balanced in acidity and tannicity; harmony and freshness grow with time. Very ageable.

## Food pairings

Excellent with roasts and game