# Barolo Ravera (2019)

- **Producer:** Paolo Scavino
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piedmont, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 18–20 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, rose, violet, red plum, black cherry, black plum, cedar, cloves, chocolate, vanilla, leather, earth, dried fruit, tobacco, forest floor

## About this wine

The Barolo Ravera 2019 is a single-vineyard expression from Paolo Scavino, a historic family winery established in 1921. This wine hails from the Ravera vineyard in Novello, known for its limestone and clay soils. The Scavino family's winemaking philosophy prioritizes vineyard expression and purity, with a focus on minimal intervention. The Nebbiolo grapes are grown at elevations between 350-400 meters, benefiting from an east to south-east exposure. This bottling represents a classic interpretation of the Ravera site, highlighting its distinct terroir.

## Interesting facts

- Ravera vineyard vines were planted as early as 1935.
- Paolo Scavino emphasizes viticulture over enology.
- The 2019 vintage received multiple 95-point scores from top critics.
- Production for this vintage was around 8,200 bottles.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and firm tannins are well-suited to rich, savory dishes with substantial protein, which they help to cut through and balance. The wine's complexity and potential for savory notes can complement earthy ingredients like mushrooms and root vegetables.

## Wine making process

The Nebbiolo grapes for Barolo Ravera are fermented in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperatures, with maceration lasting between 8 to 28 days. Native yeasts are employed, and malolactic fermentation typically occurs in steel or barrique. The wine then ages for around 24 months, utilizing a combination of French oak barrels, large casks, and stainless steel tanks. A minimum of 8-10 months of bottle aging precedes its release.