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Vietti Ravera Barolo 2013

SKU: VIRB201310 UCAU

$599.99

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Iconic Ravera from 1919 house; profound and architectural.

100 Points, Antonio Galloni!

Sourced from a premium private cellar

Critic Scores

100 // Antonio Galloni

"The 2013 Barolo Ravera is a real stunner. An exceptional, brilliant wine, the 2013 Barolo Ravera possesses breathtaking aromatics, translucent fruit and energy to burn. In 2013, the Ravera is dark and brooding, with fabulous intensity and the linear, focused precision that is the signature of this site in Novello. I have tasted and followed the 2013 Ravera for a number of years. It has never been anything less than thrilling. It is all that and more today. Readers who can find the 2013 should not hesitate, as it is tremendous."

98 // Monica Larner

"This is a stunning wine. The 2013 Barolo Ravera is a jaw-dropping creation that boasts soaring intensity with absolute clarity and purity of its aromatic impact. The bouquet is layered and rich with dark fruit, soft spice and cured tobacco. The integration of its aromas is seamless, polished and silky. But the wine is also compact and tightly wound around itself, meaning it still needs time to peel back like the opening petals of a rose bud. Give it at least five more years of cellar aging. The wine imparts a perfect Nebbiolo mouthfeel, showing intensity and firmness with an incredibly long and smoky finish. The dust has finally settled over the Vietti affair. When Luca Currado and his family announced the sale of this celebrated estate in Castiglione Falletto to American businessman Kyle Krause last summer, he kicked up the proverbial dust storm of controversy. Many critics that inhabit the murky backwaters of the blogosphere took aim at Luca Currado for surrendering such a valuable morsel of the Piedmont wine patrimony. The vitriol was extremely unfair, in my opinion. What this family resolves to do with its property is its business alone. No outside person has jurisdiction over the intimate nature of such an important decision. As I reflect on this past year following l'aff(more...)"

97 // James Suckling

"Fresh and viivid with strawberry, rose petal, and sandalwood. Full body, firm and silky with a beautiful balance and length. A fabulous young Barolo. Try in 2020."

Product Details

Red

2013

Nebbiolo

Vietti

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

15 Plus Years

Cork

14.0%

750ml (Bottle)

In Stock

Sustainable

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Description

Vietti Ravera Barolo 2013 stands as a pinnacle expression of one of Piedmont’s most revered crus. Crafted by the historic Vietti estate, founded in 1919, this wine captures the essence of the legendary Ravera vineyard with extraordinary depth and architectural precision. Renowned for its elegance and complexity, the 2013 vintage delivers a beautifully structured Barolo that unfolds layers of rich aromas and flavors over time.

Celebrated by critics and awarded a perfect 100 points by Antonio Galloni, the Ravera Barolo 2013 exemplifies the highest standards of traditional Nebbiolo craftsmanship. This wine reveals a profound bouquet of red cherries, rose petals, tar, and subtle hints of earth and spice, reflecting the unique terroir of the Langhe region. The tannins are finely grained and persistent, providing a long and graceful finish that promises excellent aging potential.

Sourced exclusively from a premium private cellar, this Barolo represents a rare opportunity to experience one of Italy’s most iconic and sought-after wines. The 2013 vintage was notable in Piedmont for its ideal growing conditions, yielding grapes with perfect ripeness and balance, which translates into the wine’s harmonious structure and vibrant acidity.

Whether enjoyed now or cellared for future enjoyment, Vietti Ravera Barolo 2013 delivers an unforgettable taste of Italian winemaking heritage, combining power with finesse. This is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts seeking a legendary Barolo with impeccable provenance and critical acclaim.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Tasting Notes

Description

Vietti Ravera Barolo 2013 stands as a pinnacle expression of one of Piedmont’s most revered crus. Crafted by the historic Vietti estate, founded in 1919, this wine captures the essence of the legendary Ravera vineyard with extraordinary depth and architectural precision. Renowned for its elegance and complexity, the 2013 vintage delivers a beautifully structured Barolo that unfolds layers of rich aromas and flavors over time.

Celebrated by critics and awarded a perfect 100 points by Antonio Galloni, the Ravera Barolo 2013 exemplifies the highest standards of traditional Nebbiolo craftsmanship. This wine reveals a profound bouquet of red cherries, rose petals, tar, and subtle hints of earth and spice, reflecting the unique terroir of the Langhe region. The tannins are finely grained and persistent, providing a long and graceful finish that promises excellent aging potential.

Sourced exclusively from a premium private cellar, this Barolo represents a rare opportunity to experience one of Italy’s most iconic and sought-after wines. The 2013 vintage was notable in Piedmont for its ideal growing conditions, yielding grapes with perfect ripeness and balance, which translates into the wine’s harmonious structure and vibrant acidity.

Whether enjoyed now or cellared for future enjoyment, Vietti Ravera Barolo 2013 delivers an unforgettable taste of Italian winemaking heritage, combining power with finesse. This is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts seeking a legendary Barolo with impeccable provenance and critical acclaim.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Vietti

Vietti is among the most esteemed producers in Barolo, releasing no fewer than six different bottlings of each vintage. The estate's history can be tracked back to the 19th Century, but they only bottled wines under their own name since the beginning of the 20th century. Alfredo Currado also called the "father of Arneis" (for his rediscovery of the nearly-lost varietal) grew Vietti in to one of the top-level producers in Piemonte and was pivotal in the early export of its products to the USA market. Alfredo was also one of the first to make wines from single plots (such as Brunate, Rocche and Villero), which was a radical concept at the time, a move that followed what Burgundian winemakers were doing. Today virtually every vintner making Barolo and Barbaresco wines offers 'single vineyard', 'cru-designated' wines. Sadly Alfredo Currado - one of Piedmont's pioneers - passed away in April, 2010, but he would no doubt be proud of his son Luca's achievements since he took over.

The vineyards that make up the Vietti holdings are some of the finest in Piedmont; Le Coste, Liste, Bricco Boschis, Ginestra, Rocchettevino, Ciabot Berton and Bussia. The winery is an elite producer who has made very serious, 100 point rated Barolos, outstanding Barberas, and the consistently excellent Barolo 'Normale' called Castiglione. The wines come from Castiglione Falletto vineyards in the hearth of the Barolo zone where the soils have unique, sandy-calcareous qualities. Since 1974 certain Vietti wines have been adorned with labels that are specially-designed original works (lithographs, xylographies, etchings, silkscreens & linocuts) inspired by the wined of that particular vintage.

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