In the glass
Aroma: red fruit, chalk, white pepper, floral
Palate: ripe red berries, mineral
From the Ravera cru in Novello, this is a very elegant, refined Vietti Barolo: complex floral and chalk-edged red fruit with taut, compact tannin and a vibrant, vertical acid line.
What it pairs with
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Agnolotti del plin
The wine's vertical acidity cuts the rich meat-stuffed pasta. -
Roast veal
Refined tannin frames the delicate meat without overpowering it. -
Raschera cheese
Semi-firm alpine cheese meets the chalky red fruit.
How to serve Vietti Barolo Ravera
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Agnolotti del plin, Roast veal, Raschera cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Vietti added the Ravera cru in Novello to its Barolo range in the late 2000s, prizing its elegant, chalk-driven expression of Nebbiolo.
- 2008 — Vietti first bottles Barolo from the Ravera cru
Facts
- Producer
- Vietti
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 200 to 400 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Vietti Barolo Ravera
What does Vietti Barolo Ravera taste like?
On the nose, red fruit, chalk, white pepper, floral. On the palate, ripe red berries, mineral. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the Ravera cru in Novello, this is a very elegant, refined Vietti Barolo: complex floral and chalk-edged red fruit with taut, compact tannin and a vibrant, vertical acid line.
When should I drink Vietti Barolo Ravera?
Drink 10 to 35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Vietti Barolo Ravera?
Agnolotti del plin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast veal and Raschera cheese. The wine's vertical acidity cuts the rich meat-stuffed pasta.
What grapes are in Vietti Barolo Ravera?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.