G.D. Vajra
Ravera Barolo Nebbiolo
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
A massive Ravera... rich without too much oak, ample tannins, darker fruits. Even though this is a 2013, it needs some time in the cellar. Update: Drinking even better on Day 2. This is a blockbuster Barolo. Can I save any for Day 3?
A massive Ravera... rich without too much oak, ample tannins, darker fruits. Even though this is a 2013, it needs some time in the cellar. Update: Drinking even better on Day 2. This is a blockbuster Barolo. Can I save any for Day 3?
2 people found it helpfulSep 1st, 2018
Fresh mint and orange peel through and through, bolstered by fresh herbs and stony minerality. Elevated to high acid, elevated tannins and body.
Fresh mint and orange peel through and through, bolstered by fresh herbs and stony minerality. Elevated to high acid, elevated tannins and body.
1 person found it helpfulNov 13th, 2018
Fantastic with incredible texture and unity now but forget your own it for at least a few years
Fantastic with incredible texture and unity now but forget your own it for at least a few years
1 person found it helpfulNov 20th, 2017
2022/4. There’s a lot going on here - dark, deep, bitter cherry, roasted tar and spices, high-toned bursts of rose - in different layers at different times. The tannin is pretty evident and powdery, even for a traditional Barolo, but there’s so much to enjoy that you get past it.
2022/4. There’s a lot going on here - dark, deep, bitter cherry, roasted tar and spices, high-toned bursts of rose - in different layers at different times. The tannin is pretty evident and powdery, even for a traditional Barolo, but there’s so much to enjoy that you get past it.
Apr 15th, 2022
First tried at 2 hours decanting - quite right. At 7 hours much more open. Big berries hit you on the nose and front palate. Woody and tobacco next. Tannic. Long finish.
First tried at 2 hours decanting - quite right. At 7 hours much more open. Big berries hit you on the nose and front palate. Woody and tobacco next. Tannic. Long finish.
Oct 11th, 2020
A powerhouse. Heavy on the tannin. But will pay you back with age.
A powerhouse. Heavy on the tannin. But will pay you back with age.
May 26th, 2017
Excellent right off the cork. Bold beginning with a smooth finish. No specific flavors but an overall enjoyable red.
Excellent right off the cork. Bold beginning with a smooth finish. No specific flavors but an overall enjoyable red.
May 17th, 2017
Brilliant, so much flavour, perfume. Over delivers for the price
Brilliant, so much flavour, perfume. Over delivers for the price
Sep 25th, 2016
Stunning in its purity and density of fruit!
Stunning in its purity and density of fruit!
May 18th, 2016