Rocca Giovanni - Ravera di Monforte Barolo 2019 (750ml)

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Producer	Rocca Giovanni
Country	Italy
Region	Barolo
Varietal	Nebbiolo
Vintage	2019
Sku	107278
Size	750ml
ABV	14.50%

Rocca Giovanni Description

Decanter 93
“Manually harvested, after destemming the Nebbiolo undergoes soft pressing and skin maceration for 10 days at a controlled temperature. After the malolactic fermentation the wine is aged in Slavonian oak barrels for 30 months, and for another six to eight months in bottle. Red cherry and dried cherry fruit is loaded with cinnamon, rhubarb and vibrancy of fresh flowers. The palate is tantalising, refreshing, firm and youthful; slightly hard but with a relatively light frame.”
by Decanter, AF, 2023.

James Suckling 93
“Tarry and mineral nose with red berries and stones that continue onto the textured, medium- to full-bodied palate. Very tight and powerful tannins deliver a fine, mineral grip to the citrus and berry fruit. Long, ethereal and intriguingly savory finish. Drink now or hold.”
by James Suckling, ZS, 2023.

Wine Spectator 93
“Showing expressive cherry and strawberry flavors, this red features a lacy texture, firm tannins and licorice and spice notes. Reveals density and tension on the lingering, mineral-tinged finish.”
by Wine Spectator, BS, 2023.

Wine Enthusiast 90
“Elegant aromas of fresh strawberries, cranberries and dried rose waft from the glass. The palate is well-structured with ample fruit to enjoy now but with a vision to the long term.”
by Wine Enthusiast, JP, 2023.

Tasting notes
A classic expression of the Piedmont’s noble Nebbiolo grape. It is fragrant, medium-bodied, garnet colored, and full of cherry and raspberry flavors. It shows complex layers of cinnamon and field herbs, that lead to a long and harmonious finish.

Description
Barolo Ravera is the expression of one of the most important Cru in Monforte, a guarantee of fine aromas, sapid flavor, and great complexity. The mainly calcareous soil of this historical vineyard adds elegance and structure to the wine, making it ideal for aging. Manual harvesting, destemming, soft pressing and skin maceration for 10 days under controlled temperature. Refined in barriques (French oak) for 12 months and then in Slovenian oak barrels for 18 months followed by 6-8 months in bottle.

Estate
Rocca Giovanni’s winery consists of 22 hectares of vineyards located in the municipality of Monforte d'Alba Piedmont, a small village which is part of the eleven communes of Barolo of ancient origin which owes its fame to its beauty as well as its great wines. For three generations, the Rocca family has cultivated their estate with care, passion and authenticity.
Over the years the family transitioned from grape growers to producers. The patriarch Giovanni manages the winery with his wife Caterina and the help of oenologist Piero Ballario. Joined by their daughter Federica and son Maurizio the winery now produces about 80,000 bottles a year. From the beginning the company puts into practice a simple philosophy based on respect for tradition of the land and the winery using eco-friendly products for the treatments in the vineyard and a natural winemaking that reflects the lifestyle of the Rocca family. Thanks to the vineyard position (south-east), the successful exposure of the vineyards and the favorable microclimate of the Langhe; each harvest allows the winery to produce consistently excellent results.