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Barolo DOCG Ravera Vietti 2015

The wine

Leather, tobacco, peppery spices, dark fruits and floral fragrances. All of these words can be used to describe he nose of this rich cuvée. On the palate this is a classic Barolo, powerful and concentrated with intense tannins due to a 4-week fermentation in contact with the grape skins. This 100% Nebbiolo comes from a single terroir called Ravera in Novello. The vines are around 27 years old and planted in clay-chalk soil. Before and after fermenting, the grapes are place in stainless steel containers for maceration. After a year-long maturation on fine lees, the wine is matured in Slovenian oak barrels for around 30 months. We recommend serving this wine alongside a meat dish with sauce in order to fully appreciate it.

About the Producer Vietti

In the Vietti family since the 19th century, four generations have successfully brought their estate to top of its game in Piedmont. Alfredo Currado's innovation has attracted fans from all over the world. While the trend of standardising wines was peaking, the Vietti estate seized a golden opportunity to stand out from the crowd by offering very distinctive wines, single-parcel cuvées, and a white wine made from Arnéis, an indigenous white grape that had fallen into obscurity.
In 2016, the Krause family acquired the estate with the intention of expanding it with new prestigious crus in the Barolo and Barbaresco appellations. Today, they remain committed to preserving the identity and values that have characterised the Vietti estate since it was founded.
The Vietti estate cultivates 75 hectares of vines spread across the Langhe, Roero, Asti and Colli Tortonesi regions, an area listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014. Check out their beautiful wines, the Barbaresco or Barolo will do wonders after decanting or few years in your cellar.

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