2017 Paolo Scavino Barolo Ravera DOCG | Single Vineyard Barolo from Ravera

🏆 97 Points | One of the Finest Barolos from the Legendary Ravera Cru

Ravera Is One of Barolo's Greatest Vineyards

One of the standout wines of the vintage. Extraordinary Value 

97 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 97 Points – Decanter | 96 Points – Wine Spectator | 96 Points – Vinous | 95 Points – The Wine Advocate

Piemonte, Italy

97 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 97 Points – Decanter
96 Points – Wine Spectator | 96 Points – Vinous
95 Points – Wine Advocate

RRP $175 a bottle

Over the past two decades, one vineyard has emerged as one of the true superstars of Barolo.

Ravera.

Located in the commune of Novello, Ravera consistently produces Nebbiolo of extraordinary perfume, structure and precision. It is a cru that combines remarkable power with incredible elegance, and in the hands of Paolo Scavino, it becomes something truly special.

The 2017 Paolo Scavino Barolo Ravera is one of the standout wines of the vintage, earning outstanding praise from critics around the world. It perfectly captures why Ravera is now regarded alongside Cannubi, Monvigliero, Brunate, Rocche dell'Annunziata and Cerequio as one of Barolo's elite vineyard sites.

Tasting Notes

Expect an intensely perfumed Barolo with:

• Wild cherry and dark raspberry
• Red plum and blood orange
• Rose petals and violets
• Liquorice and sweet spice
• Graphite, ironstone and crushed rock
• Fine, beautifully layered Nebbiolo tannins

The palate is concentrated yet wonderfully energetic. Bright red fruits are framed by exceptional freshness, mineral drive and beautifully polished tannins that carry through to an incredibly long, harmonious finish.

This is a Barolo of precision rather than sheer power—complex, elegant and remarkably complete.

Critical Acclaim

• 97 Points – JamesSuckling.com
• 97 Points – Decanter
• 96 Points – Wine Spectator
• 96 Points – Vinous
• 95 Points – Wine Advocate

About the Wine

Few producers have helped redefine modern Barolo like Paolo Scavino.

The Scavino family farms some of Barolo's greatest crus, with Ravera becoming one of its flagship vineyard expressions. The estate combines meticulous vineyard work with precision winemaking, allowing each cru to clearly express its unique character.

Ravera is renowned for producing wines with:

• Incredible perfume
• Remarkable mineral intensity
• Exceptional tannin quality
• Outstanding freshness
• Extraordinary ageing potential

The 2017 vintage displays all of these hallmarks, combining concentration with remarkable balance and finesse.

Food Pairings

Perfect with:

• White truffle risotto
• Beef Wellington
• Slow-braised beef cheeks
• Osso buco
• Roast duck
• Wild mushroom pasta
• Parmigiano Reggiano

Cellaring

Enjoy after extended decanting today or cellar confidently for 20–30 years.

As it matures, expect the wine to develop classic Nebbiolo aromas of dried roses, leather, truffle, tobacco and exotic spice while maintaining its remarkable freshness and elegance.

Why We Love It

If I had to choose one Barolo vineyard that has risen to superstar status over the past decade, Ravera would be at the very top of the list.

The combination of perfume, structure and mineral precision is simply extraordinary, and Paolo Scavino consistently crafts one of its benchmark expressions.

The 2017 Barolo Ravera is a magnificent example—powerful yet refined, intensely concentrated yet effortlessly elegant. Backed by an exceptional run of critical acclaim, including 97 points from both JamesSuckling.com and Decanter, it is a wine that deserves a place in every serious Barolo collection.

At $175, this is outstanding value for one of Piedmont's great single-vineyard Barolos and a bottle that will reward both patience and passion for decades to come.

👉 With only around 6,000 bottles produced, Paolo Scavino's Ravera is one of Barolo's most sought-after single-vineyard wines. Secure your bottles while available.