Elvio Cogno Ravera Barolo 2013 (75cl, 14.5%)

Elvio Cogno Ravera Barolo 2013 is a 750ml, 14.5% ABV Barolo made from 100% Nebbiolo grown in Piedmont's high-altitude Ravera cru. The Elvio Cogno estate is rooted in Novello in the Langhe hills, and the Ravera vineyard is its flagship cru. Ravera begins at roughly 380 metres, compared with the 250-350 metre range typical of crus such as Cannubi and Brunate. That higher positioning means Nebbiolo fruit is often harvested as much as ten days later. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel with automatic pump-overs, followed by a 30-day post-fermentation maceration using a submerged cap technique. Aroma of wild berry, rose petal, orange peel, crushed stone, walnut and spices. Palate of morello cherry, dark plum, licorice, pipe tobacco, aromatic herbs, fine-grained tannins, sweet spice and leather. Finish long and structured with vibrant acidity, tobacco, iron and tar.