100 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2016 Barolo Ravera is bursting with all of the tension that is the most singular characteristic of this site. Freshly cut flowers, white pepper and mint lend energy to a wine that is very shy and tightly wound today. Then again, it is Ravera. Macerated dark cherry, lavender, mint, crushed rocks and sage race out of the glass in a potent, stunning Barolo endowed with magnificent purity and translucency. The 2016 is quite simply a stunning, breathtaking wine. Don't miss it. Drink: 2024-2056. (Feb 2020)"
98 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The Vietti 2016 Barolo Ravera sees fruit from Novello in a site that faces the Novello castle up on the hill in the distance. This wine offers an impeccable balance between nose and mouth, showing immense purity and power all in one package. That harmony is sublime, and it forces the spotlight on Ravera, especially in a classic vintage such as this. This expression hits all the major cornerstones of a great Barolo, and this vintage does a great job of packaging it all together. Dark fruit, ephemeral spice, balanced acidity and elegant tannins are rolled into one beautiful wine. Drink: 2024-2050. (Jul 2020)"
98 points and 'Top 100 Wines of 2020 (#8),' International Wine Report: "The 2016 Ravera is a simply gorgeous showing in this vintage. Elegant and refined, this stunning Barolo slowly opens to pretty aromatics of strawberries and red cherries which are followed by mint, licorice, wet stones and lovely floral undertones, all taking shape. Impeccably structured and defined, this continues to impress on the palate as it displays remarkable overall balance and precision. The purity is striking, as it delivers beautiful flavors of red fruits through the finely textured, ultra-long finish that grips a firm hold. Overall, this is an incredible showing and certainly one of the most compelling wines from the vintage, however it will require a good deal of patience before it hits it stride. Drink: 2028-2060. (Dec 2020)"
98 points CellarTracker.com community score.
97 points James Suckling: "The purity of fruit here is really something, offering aromas and flavors of crushed strawberries and raspberries. It’s full-bodied with chewy tannins that are polished and refined. Love the finesse and strength to this. Yet, what makes this so attractive is the harmony and polish. Better than the 2015. Almost drinkable now. Better after 2022. (9/3/20)"
98 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The Vietti 2016 Barolo Ravera sees fruit from Novello in a site that faces the Novello castle up on the hill in the distance. This wine offers an impeccable balance between nose and mouth, showing immense purity and power all in one package. That harmony is sublime, and it forces the spotlight on Ravera, especially in a classic vintage such as this. This expression hits all the major cornerstones of a great Barolo, and this vintage does a great job of packaging it all together. Dark fruit, ephemeral spice, balanced acidity and elegant tannins are rolled into one beautiful wine. Drink: 2024-2050. (Jul 2020)"
98 points and 'Top 100 Wines of 2020 (#8),' International Wine Report: "The 2016 Ravera is a simply gorgeous showing in this vintage. Elegant and refined, this stunning Barolo slowly opens to pretty aromatics of strawberries and red cherries which are followed by mint, licorice, wet stones and lovely floral undertones, all taking shape. Impeccably structured and defined, this continues to impress on the palate as it displays remarkable overall balance and precision. The purity is striking, as it delivers beautiful flavors of red fruits through the finely textured, ultra-long finish that grips a firm hold. Overall, this is an incredible showing and certainly one of the most compelling wines from the vintage, however it will require a good deal of patience before it hits it stride. Drink: 2028-2060. (Dec 2020)"
98 points CellarTracker.com community score.
97 points James Suckling: "The purity of fruit here is really something, offering aromas and flavors of crushed strawberries and raspberries. It’s full-bodied with chewy tannins that are polished and refined. Love the finesse and strength to this. Yet, what makes this so attractive is the harmony and polish. Better than the 2015. Almost drinkable now. Better after 2022. (9/3/20)"
| Product SKU | 702719 |
| Producer | Vietti |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| SubRegion | Barolo DOCG |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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