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2015 Vietti, Barolo, Ravera
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Why We're Buying
Alfredo Currado ranks among Piedmont's most revered winemakers, and with good reason. When he took over Vietti in 1952, he put the estate on a singular upward trajectory. Over the coming years, Vietti established itself as one of the top wineries in Piedmont (Piemonte) and spearheaded exports to the United States. Currado also began making single vineyard wines, a novel concept at the time that has since become commonplace. Today, Currado’s legacy lives on in 2015 Vietti Barolo Ravera. The power and structure of the Ravera cru are on full display, with a sturdy frame poised for long-term cellaring. While the nose is shy, the body reveals layer after layer of black fruits, licorice, tobacco, herbs, and dark chocolate. The lively finish tinged with glossy tannins doesn’t hurt either. The Final Sip: This classically-styled Barolo continues to embody the vision of the late, great Alfredo Currado.
Critics Scores
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Starting off a bit shy and closed at first, the 2015 Barolo Ravera showed noticeably better in the sample that had been opened a few hours prior to my arrival at the winery for my annual visit. This makes perfect sense as Vietti’s wines are intentionally slow at first but are built to endure the long haul. From the Novello township, this vineyard site is recognized for it power, structure and the uniquely broad approach it shows to the palate. There is a larger span of black fruit at its core. The positioning of the Ravera cru means it is open to the elements and the cold air from the Alps, and the wines result in freshness and mineral character as well. Luca Currado describes a salty, anchovy-like aroma that does indeed appear. Otherwise, this wine shows tightly polished and glossy tannins.
James Suckling
The beautifully fragrant roses are impossible to resist. This oozes charm. Also, there are red cherries, cocoa powder and an array of wild herbs in the mix. The palate has toned yet muscular tannins that build nicely to deliver a concentrated core of ripe red-cherry flavor that holds long, fresh and youthful. Great Barolo. Try from 2022.
Wine Spectator
This red is full of sweet ripe plum, cherry and tar flavors, accented by tobacco and underbrush notes. Thick, dusty tannins coat the gums and put a clamp on the finish for now, but this shows potential. Best from 2023 through 2045.
Wine Enthusiast
The nose is rather shy but eventually reveals balsamic aromas of camphor that mingle with blue flowers and pipe tobacco. It’s full bodied and austere, delivering dried cherry, pomegranate and licorice framed in tightly woven, grainy tannins that leave a firm, drying finish. Drink 2023–2030.