{"product_id":"g-d-vajra-barolo-ravera-2022","title":"2022 G.D. Vajra Barolo Ravera | 96+ Point Single Vineyard Barolo","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 96+ Point Single-Vineyard Barolo | One of the Great Crus of Novello\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower, minerality and electric energy — the more structured and profound side of G.D. Vajra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera. Novello. Single-vineyard Nebbiolo. A Barolo built for the cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points – Jeb Dunnuck | 95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Single-Vineyard Barolo | Power, Minerality \u0026amp; Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A serious, mineral-driven Barolo — dark cherry, iron, graphite and florals wrapped around powerful tannins and remarkable energy.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant medium ruby-garnet with the transparency and luminosity of great Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Initially restrained, then gradually unfolding to reveal \u003cstrong\u003efresh cherry, dried flowers, hibiscus and orange peel\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside graphite, iron, sandalwood, herbs and earthy mineral complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e More powerful and structured than Vajra's Coste di Rose, with broader shoulders and a firmer tannin profile. Cherry and red fruit sit within a framework of \u003cstrong\u003eiron, graphite and mineral depth\u003c\/strong\u003e, while vibrant acidity gives the wine tremendous energy and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, firm and mineral, with dried flowers, orange peel, spice and ferrous notes lingering alongside beautifully defined Nebbiolo tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeb Dunnuck's Audrey Frick awarded the wine \u003cstrong\u003e96+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly highlighting its depth, firm tannins, mineral richness and combination of fresh cherry, graphite and iron. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling found a beautifully aromatic wine with \u003cstrong\u003etea, hibiscus, orange rind, sandalwood and dried flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, backed by an ethereal quality of fruit and a strong tannin backbone. His recommendation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter from 2029.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious cellar Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera – One of the Great Vineyards of Novello\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes particularly exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis widely regarded as the most important single vineyard in the \u003cstrong\u003eComune di Novello\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the south-western part of the Barolo zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVajra's parcels lie within the vineyard's southern amphitheatre, at approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e300–380 metres above sea level.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe geology is particularly complex, with \u003cstrong\u003eTortonian marls intermingling with Serravallian sandstone and clay\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat complexity helps create a Barolo with a very different personality from Vajra's Coste di Rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere Coste di Rose is about \u003cstrong\u003eperfume and silk\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ravera is about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure. Minerality. Energy. Longevity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Electric Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiuseppe Vaira's description of Ravera captures its personality beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe says he's fascinated by the vineyard's \u003cstrong\u003e“indomitable personality”\u003c\/strong\u003e, comparing its crisp, direct and electric character to the sound of a \u003cstrong\u003eTelecaster guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a brilliant way to think about this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something almost electrically charged about great Ravera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't soft, immediately seductive Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt demands attention.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera vs Coste di Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two Vajra cru Barolos make a fascinating comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e is the prettier wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRose petals\u003cbr\u003eRed cherry\u003cbr\u003eStrawberry\u003cbr\u003eSandy soils\u003cbr\u003eSilky tannins\u003cbr\u003ePerfume \u0026amp; finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera\u003c\/strong\u003e is the more structured wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDarker cherry\u003cbr\u003eGraphite\u003cbr\u003eIron\u003cbr\u003eHerbs\u003cbr\u003eFirmer tannins\u003cbr\u003eMineral energy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's one of the great things about buying single-vineyard Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely different wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 – Ravera Shines in a Warm Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRavera is becoming increasingly fascinating in the context of warmer Piedmont vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts elevation and location help retain freshness, giving the vineyard an ability to preserve \u003cstrong\u003etension, acidity and structure even during warmer growing seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes Ravera a particularly compelling vineyard for the future of Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the 2022 demonstrates why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the warmth of the vintage, the wine remains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructured.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefined.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeb Dunnuck's review specifically emphasises the wine's \u003cstrong\u003efirmer tannins, mineral depth and richness\u003c\/strong\u003e, while James Suckling praises its unique balance and ethereal fruit. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG.D. Vajra – One of Barolo's Benchmark Estates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gdvajra.it\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eG.D. Vajra\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e has become one of the reference-point family estates of modern Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's particularly impressive is how clearly the individual vineyards speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbe\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you the complete, traditional blended expression of Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you perfume and silky elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you structure, minerality and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then \u003cstrong\u003eBricco delle Viole\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the range into another expression again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what great producers do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey don't make every vineyard taste the same.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey let the site speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrasato al Barolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-braised beef cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsso Buco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTajarin with truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParmigiano-Reggiano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're drinking it young, I'd give it \u003cstrong\u003eat least two hours in a decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter still?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePut it in the cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Vajra Barolo I'd be particularly inclined to cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeb Dunnuck suggests:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026–2046\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile James Suckling believes the wine will be better from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2029.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd have no hesitation putting this away for \u003cstrong\u003e10–20 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tannin, acidity and mineral structure are all there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera MGA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovello\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-elevation vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplex marl, sandstone and clay terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG.D. Vajra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20+ year cellaring potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$199.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a single-vineyard Barolo of this pedigree, from a producer of Vajra's quality, that's compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut here's the important distinction if you're deciding between the Vajra wines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbe – $112\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe value play. Classic, approachable Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose – $155\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seductive one. Perfumed, silky and immediately beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera – $199\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe serious one.\u003c\/strong\u003e More powerful, mineral and structured, with the architecture to evolve for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf I were buying Vajra for the cellar, \u003cstrong\u003eRavera would be very high on my list\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Mineral. Electric. Age-worthy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2022 G.D. Vajra Barolo Ravera\u003c\/strong\u003e is a brilliant demonstration of the serious side of Nebbiolo — combining the perfume and transparency of Barolo with iron, graphite, structure and extraordinary mineral drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Jeb Dunnuck. 95 James Suckling. Ravera. $199 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A superb single-vineyard Barolo for the cellar — give it time and this could become something very special.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G.D. 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