TITLE: Ravera
APPELLATION: Barolo DOCG CRU
PRODUCER: Marziano Abbona
REGION: Piemonte
SHORT_DESC: Ravera is Novello’s most famous cru, located on the eastern slope of the township of Novello. The white calcareous marl soil, together with the historical importance of the cru & it’s excellent southern exposition, make this land of the best areas for cultivating nebbiolo destinated to become Barolo
OVERVIEW_VARIETAL: 100% Nebbiolo
OVERVIEW_PROCESS: aged in 500 L barrels for 9 months, then 50 hectoliter barrels for 21 months; assemblage, then rested in bottle for 15 months
OVERVIEW_SERVING_TEMP: 59 - 60 °F
OVERVIEW_ALCOHOL: 15.0 %
PROFILE_COLOR: intense garnet red with orange reflections
PROFILE_NOSE: Clear, subtle & delicate, with ripe red fruit, withered flowers & slightly spicy notes
PROFILE_FINISH: Red fruits, vanilla & spices; rolls on the palate strong & vigorous, but the beginning is sweet & the finish soft, due to soft tannins
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PAIRING: Risotto, roasted & grilled meats, mature cheese
AWARDS: 93 Points JamesSuckling, 93 Points Wine Enthusiast Magazine, 96 Points Wine Spectator, Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso, Due Bicchieri Gambero Rosso
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