By Azienda Agricola Abrigo Giovanni
Barolo 'Ravera' DOCG

2018 Vintage
A Barolo with remarkable longevity, freshness, and body thanks to the microclimate and soils of Ravera in the municipality of Novello. Persuasive elegance.

Grape Variety
100% Nebbiolo

Vineyard
Soil of Tortonian origin is made up of laminated Sant'Agata fossil marl. Calcareous, clayey, and very deep, 400 m above sea level with a south-easterly exposure. Typical espalier vineyards and Guyot pruning, average plant density of 4,500 vines per hectare. The age of the vineyards varies from 20 to 35 years.

Harvest
By hand into crates at the end of September when phenolic ripening is complete.

Vinification
Separate processing of grapes picked in different parts of the vineyard. Destemming and temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks, pumping over and delestage following the course of fermentation. Fifty percent of the total mass pass through long post-fermentative skin contact with submerged cap method. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.

Aging
Thirty-eight months, 18 of which in 10-hectolitre oak barrels and tonneaux for a minor part. Subsequent blending in stainless steel tanks and bottling in August 2021. Six months' bottle aging before release for sale in April 2022.

Description
Brilliant garnet red color. Intense aromas with lively citrus scents accompanied by small red fruit and a light note of lavender. In the mouth, it is elegant, agile, and has well-integrated sweet tannins that give a balanced and persuasive finish. Pair with tasty main courses featuring boiled, braised, roast meats, game, and mature cheeses. For the most curious tasters, interesting is the pairing with dark chocolate. Serve at 18 degrees C.

Analytical Data
pH: 3.60
Total Acidity: 5.20 g/L expressed in tartaric acid
Dry Extract: 26.8 g/L
[Information provided by V and N Cellars]

ABRIGO GIOVANNI BAROLO RAVERA 2018
Sunday, October 2, 2022
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Vintage: 2018
Score: 92
Enticing, nutty spice to the ripe wild strawberries on the nose, following through to a fruity, medium-bodied palate with lightly firm support from the fine tannins, producing a long, fresh finish. Almost racy and nice to taste now. Needs to broaden out. Give it a year.

Abrigo Giovanni, Ravera, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2018
Producer: Abrigo Giovanni
Wine Name: Ravera
Vintage: 2018
Sub-region: Barolo
Region: Piedmont
Country: Italy
Award: Silver
Score: 91
Color: Red
Style: Still - Dry (below 5 g/L residual sugar)
Closure: Natural Cork
Alcohol Level: 14.50%
Bottle Size: 75cl
Grape Composition: 100% Nebbiolo
Tasting Notes: Toasted notes, a touch of dried fruit and poised red fruit. Restrained on the palate with flavours of fresh and dried red fruit and a touch of tobacco.

2018 Barolo Ravera
Producer: Giovanni Abrigo
Place of Origin: Italy
Color: Red
Grape/Blend: Nebbiolo
Rating: 86
Drinking Window: 2022 - 2025
From: The Enigma of 2018 Barolo (Feb 2022)
Reviewed By: Antonio Galloni on November 2021
The 2018 Barolo Ravera is a light-bodied, ethereal wine with modest depth and complexity, not to mention very little expression of site. It's hard to get past the wine's dilution.