2020 Paolo Scavino Barolo ‘Ravera’ Piedmont

Winemaker Notes:100 Nebbiolo grown at 430 meters above sea level in east-facing soils of Marne di SantAgata

Fruit harvested by hand between the third and fourth week of October

Maceration over 12 days, followed by a 20-30 day fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeast

Aged in a combination of French barrique, large cask and stainless steel for two years prior to bottling

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Jeb Dunnuck - "Dark ruby, the 2020 Barolo Ravera is expressive and leads with mineral-tinged aromas of graphite, raspberry liqueur, sweet flowers, pine, and mossy earth. Medium-bodied, it displays more intensity on the palate, with an elegant but more chiseled feel, ripe tannins, even, energetic acidity, and a mouthwatering finish. It’s going to benefit from another couple years in bottle. Drink 2026-2046."


James Suckling - "Compact, concise and spiced with berries, warm herbs, forest floor and crushed black pepper aromas. Medium- to full-bodied with fine, firm tannins and crisp acidity. Vivid and crunchy with succulent small berries and sour cherries. It has a transparent character to it at the core and a racy finish with good length. Try after 2028."


Vinous - "The 2020 Barolo Ravera is sleek, elegant and polished. It offers a captivating mix of the savory/mineral intensity of this site and the slightly smaller-scaled structure of the year. Black cherry, lavender, sage, coffee, mint and gravel abound. Elisa Scavino has done a terrific job softening the potent Ravera tannins. I can't wait to see how this ages."