Vietti Barolo Ravera 2019

100 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2019 Barolo Ravera is the most intensely mineral and saline of the Barolos. Crushed rocks, white pepper, flowers, orange zest, red berry fruit and bright acids all run through this finely sculpted, chiseled Barolo. Readers who enjoy Barolos of energy and tension will adore the Ravera. I have always had a soft spot for this Barolo. The 2019 is another magnificent dimension of Vietti's dark horse, a wine that over the last 10-12 years has routinely challenged for the crown here, and often won! Drink: 2029-2049. (Jan 2023)"

98 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The 2019 Barolo Ravera is a wine of impact and power, and it is also a wine of the future. That's because Ravera (in the village of Novello) is one of the break-out sites that continues to awe and surprise despite a changing climate. Indeed, its high elevation and open panorama toward snow-capped mountains keeps the microclimate ventilated but also protected. Luca Currado affirms that Ravera is what Cannubi was just a few years ago. Wines from Novello also show an extraordinary but very unique evolution in which the tannic impact of the wine remains firm. This vintage shows deep intensity and good freshness. It fully covers the palate from front to back. Drink: 2025-2055. (8/24/23)"

98 points Luca Gardini: "A famous cru, a unique vineyard parcel with plants about 30 years old and calcareous-clay soils, a wine of flavor and tension, a nose of red cherries, with touches of licorice root and marjoram. The mouthfeel is salty, with fruity-officinal return. It closes with sapid recalls. (Feb 2023)"

97 points James Suckling: "Fantastic aromas of bergamot, raspberry, and strawberry character. Full-bodied with a clarity and freshness to it. Fine, chewy tannins that are beautifully integrated. Punchy finish. This needs time in the bottle to soften the tannins. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Try after 2030 and onwards. (7/28/23)"

96 points Falstaff: "Bright shiny ruby garnet. On the nose red peach, red-cheeked fresh apple, plus blackberries, reverberating on pomegranate and fine sealing wax. On the palate densely woven, hearty, with deep tannin, comes in many layers, but also with a lot of tannin, needs more time, currently still a bit rough, on the finish noble black tea notes. (10/6/23)"

96 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "The 2019 Barolo Ravera is supple with aromas of licorice, raspberry liqueur, blood orange. It is medium to full-bodied, offering more citrus ripeness throughout, as well as notes of tea leaf and grenadine, fine tannins, and fresh acidity, without feeling austere. This is an adjacent property to Cogno’s prized section of Ravera Pernice. Drink: 2024-2044. (5/4/23)"