Vietti Barolo, 2018 Red Wine

Vietti - Ravera, Piedmont
95/100 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 14%

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Description

Intense garnet red colour. A rather austere nose in the beginning, paired with complex floral and fruity notes that open in the glass after a little while. Hints of red fruit, mineral and spicy nuances. Quite intense on the palate, with ripe red fruit sensations. Firm, compact tannins make this a very classic wine. Vibrant, vertical acidity. Extremely elegant and refined. Long lasting aftertaste.
Vineyard
The grapes for this wine are grown in the single vineyard site Ravera in Novello. The roughly 3 hectares owned by Vietti are located on a wonderful hillside with a southwestern exposure. The soil is calcareous clayey with Sant’Agata’s marls. The grapevines have an average age 30 years with the oldest part planted in 1935. Using the Guyot trellis system, they are grown with a density of about 4,500 plants per hectare.

Winemaking
Hand-picked on October 6th, 2018, the grapes have been destemmed and gently crushed before bringing them into stainless steel tanks for the alcoholic fermentation. They have spent between four to five weeks in contact with the skins. This time includes the pre- and post-fermentation maceration, using the traditional submerged cap method. Slow malolactic fermentation in large casks until late spring. The wine spends over a year on its fine lees without racking.
Ageing
The wine has been aged for 32 months in large oak casks. It was bottled without filtration.
Food pairings
Game, red meats, seasoned cheeses.

Vietti is an Italian winery located in the Piemonte region, specifically in the commune of Castiglione Falletto. It's widely regarded as one of the top producers of Barolo, a prestigious red wine made from the Nebbiolo grape variety. The Vietti winery was founded in the 19th century by Carlo Vietti. Over the years, it has gained a reputation for producing high-quality wines that showcase the unique terroir of the region. Vietti wines are known for their elegance, complexity, and aging potential.

In addition to Barolo, Vietti also produces other notable wines such as Barbera d'Alba, Dolcetto d'Alba, and Arneis. The winery is known for its commitment to traditional winemaking methods combined with modern techniques to produce wines that reflect both tradition and innovation. Vietti wines have received numerous accolades and awards over the years, solidifying their position as one of the leading producers in the Piemonte region and beyond

Condition

Good conditions

Reviews

***95/100 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate***
"Vietti is one of a handful of estates to bring the Ravera MGA of Novello to the current popularity it enjoys now. Their 2018 Barolo Ravera has a smoky personality with crushed stone and pencil shavings. There is plenty of dark fruit at the back, ripe cherry and blackberry mostly, and the wine is tonic and firm in terms of its structure and tannins. The Ravera is a wine of enormous length and a finely tuned texture. Best After 2025"

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