G.D. Vajra - Ravera Barolo 2017

94+

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Producer	G.D. Vajra

Country	Italy

Region	Piedmonte

Subregion	Barolo

Varietal	Nebbiolo

Vintage	2017

Sku	15663

Wine Enthusiast: 97 Points

"From the township of Novello and from what is now widely recognized as one of the denomination's top vineyard sites, this is just stunning, offering intense aromas of wild berries, new leather, floral notes, camphor and grilled herb. The delicious, structured palate shows finesse and power, featuring ripe red cherry, blood orange, cedar, licorice and mineral notes suggesting tangy iron. Noble tannins provide support. Reflecting the vintage, this won't need years to come around but will also age well for at least another decade. Best After 2022."

Jeb Dunnuck: 96 Points

"Lifted and herbaceous, the 2017 Barolo Ravera is noted by aromas of fresh pine, ripe red cherry, licorice, and menthol. The palate has depth without weight and is noted by ripe raspberry fruit, apricot, and black tea."

James Suckling: 96 Points

"Very floral with pure fruit, such as cherries and raspberries. It’s full-bodied with ultra fine tannins that are energetic and focused. The center palate shows such wonderful fruit character, yet it’s weightless and energetic."

Wine & Spirits: 95 Points

"Flavors of crunchy black cherry surround a taut core of cool, ferrous tannin in this powerful wine. Scents of rose petal and notes of licorice add to the wine’s intrigue, the fl avors gaining vibrance with exposure to air. Appealing now for the polished tannins and vibrant fruit, this will only get better over the next decade."

Wine Spectator: 95 Points

"Notable for its purity of fruit, this Barolo features black cherry, black currant, violet, mineral and tar aromas and flavors. Harmonious and lithe, with an underpinning of mineral that lingers through the dynamic finish. Best from 2025."

Wine Advocate: 94+ Points

"The G.D. Vajra 2017 Barolo Ravera shows solid build and consistency, with more rich and saturated fruit compared to the other Barolo releases from this historic estate. The Ravera cru offers broad shoulders with a tight textural fabric. That powerful approach makes a good sounding board for the wine's dark cherry, plum, dark mineral and spice flavors. This is more of a red meat wine. 6,000 bottles were released."

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