Elvio Cogno - Barolo Ravera 2020 (750ml)
Brilliant garnet-red in color with orange highlights. Firm, elegant and potent on the nose, it has scents of dog rose, mint and tobacco, scents which meld in the course of time into spices, coffee, licorice, truffle, leather and minerals. A full-bodied, rounded bouquet of great structure and balance, redolent of plum jam and withered brambles. The persistent chocolaty aftertaste is harmonious and enticing. Over the years it gradually refines its characteristics to achieve classic elegance and composure.
Elvio Cogno Description
Barolo Ravera is produced with grapes from the historical cru in Novello, a guarantee of fine aromas, sapid flavor and great complexity. The mainly calcareous soil of this old vineyard adds elegance and structure to the wine, making it ideal for ageing. Only a few great wines possess its capacity to develop successfully in the course of time. Austere and severe in its early years, Barolo Ravera loses none of its typicality with the passing of the years; on the contrary, it improves all the time. Careful selection in the vineyard and relatively long fermentation help to heighten the grapes characteristics, which express themselves to the full after ageing in the bottle. A unique testimonial for a prestigious terroir, a wine that takes the typicality of Langhe hills to the top in terms of quality.
Wine Spectator: 96 Points
This aromatic red exudes spice and savory notes of eucalyptus, juniper, rose hip, bergamot and white pepper. Cherry, iron and tobacco flavors follow through as this tightens up on the long finish. Though balanced, this needs time for all its components to knit together.
James Suckling: 95 Points
Crushed stones, raspberries, licorice and allspice on the nose. It’s vibrant, tight and mineral with a medium to full body and firm, tight and steely tannins. Let it unravel.
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
The Elvio Cogno 2020 Barolo Ravera is a plush and fleshed-out expression with dark fruit, dried cherry, plum, sweet iris root, earth, toast and dark spice. The wine is quite firm, and there is a nice sense of richness that covers the palate.
Wine Enthusiast: 93 Points
A name that resonates with wine lovers has again, crafted a remarkable wine from the Ravera cru. The nose is a captivating fusion of dark fruits, such as blackberries and plums, intertwined with an enchanting array of spices like cinnamon, clove, and anise. Herbal notes of rosemary and thyme add an intriguing layer of complexity, while a touch of medicinal character hints at the wine's classic roots. On the palate, it's tannins frame the wine in a way that lifts up each element generating a substantial experience.
