G.D. Vajra - Barolo Ravera 2020 (750ml)

 
WA
96
KO
95
V
94+

Price: $87.00

Producer G.D. Vajra
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Subregion Barolo
Varietal Nebbiolo
Vintage 2020
Sku 6935
Size 750ml

Wine Advocate: 96 Points

The G.D. Vajra 2020 Barolo Ravera reveals wild forest berry cherry licorice root and sweet summer fruit. The effect is focused or chiseled thanks to animating acidity and pinpoint fruit flavors. Located in the village of Novello Ravera benefits from open panoramas and cooler temperatures from the mountains. These factors make this cru one of the most promising in this era of climate change. This is a Barolo for the purists. Published: Apr 04 2024

Kerin O'Keefe: 95 Points

The 2020 Ravera from G.D. Vajra is taut and savory featuring aromas and flavors of juicy wild strawberry cherry forest floor blood orange and star anise. A salty note signals the close while close-grained tannins grip the c

Vinous: 94+ Points

The 2020 Barolo Ravera is a gorgeous aromatically exotic wine that is going to need time to be at its best. Orange peel spice menthol and kirsch all lift from the glass conveying a good deal of ethereal Nebbiolo beauty before the tannins kick in. There's gorgeous weight and substance here in the mid-weight style of the year. More than anything else I admire the balance. - By Antonio Galloni on November 2023 There?s plenty to like in these new releases from the Vajra family. Starting with the 2020 Barolos the wines are gracious and finely sketched with the personality of each wine clearly defined. The Bricco delle Viole is especially sublime and well worth seeking out. As always the Barolos offer a compelling mix of classicism and contemporary finesse. The entry-level offerings are a bit mixed this year largely a reflection of the challenging 2022 harvest. Readers will find several new wines made from nearly extinct varieties that show plenty of intrigue and that are sure to enrich this range going forward.