Vietti Barolo, 2017 Red Wine

Vietti - Ravera, Piedmont
16.5/20 JancisRobinson.com

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 14%

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$229.31 USD

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Description

Located in the heart of the Langhe hills, at the top of the village of Castiglione Falletto, the Vietti wine cellar was founded in the late 1800s by Carlo Vietti. The estate has gradually grown over the course of time, and today the vineyards include some of the most highly-prized terroirs within the Barolo winegrowing area.

Designation: Barolo D.O.C.G.

Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo

Winemaking: The grapes are selected from the single vineyard Ravera in Novello, planted with roughly 4,500 units per hectare. The vines have an average age of 28 years with the oldest part planted in 1935. The roughly 3-hectare vineyard is a wonderful hill with a south-western exposure and a clay-limestone soil. The grapes are gently crushed and fermented for about 4-5 weeks in stainless steel tanks with skin contact. This time includes the pre- and post- fermentative maceration using the traditional submerged cap method. Slow malolactic fermentation in large casks until late spring. The wine spends over a year on its fine lees without racking.

Aging: 32 months in large oak casks.

Description: Intense garnet red colour. Austere nose in the beginning, with complex floral notes that open in the glass after several minutes. Hints of red fruit, chalk and white pepper. Fine on the palate, with ripe red fruit sensations. Taut, compact tannins make this a very classic wine. Vibrant, vertical acidity. Extremely elegant and refined. Best decanted a few hours before serving.

Vietti is an Italian winery located in the Piemonte region, specifically in the commune of Castiglione Falletto. It's widely regarded as one of the top producers of Barolo, a prestigious red wine made from the Nebbiolo grape variety. The Vietti winery was founded in the 19th century by Carlo Vietti. Over the years, it has gained a reputation for producing high-quality wines that showcase the unique terroir of the region. Vietti wines are known for their elegance, complexity, and aging potential.

In addition to Barolo, Vietti also produces other notable wines such as Barbera d'Alba, Dolcetto d'Alba, and Arneis. The winery is known for its commitment to traditional winemaking methods combined with modern techniques to produce wines that reflect both tradition and innovation. Vietti wines have received numerous accolades and awards over the years, solidifying their position as one of the leading producers in the Piemonte region and beyond

Condition

Good condition

Reviews

***JD 98 - Jeb Dunnuck***

"Located in Novello, from three hectares of the Ravera MGA with southwest exposure, the 2017 Barolo Ravera was aged for 32 months in large oak casks. It is forward and expressive with fresh pine, candied cranberry, orange oil, and aniseed. The palate is full of energetic tension, balance, and purity, with apricot pit, tea leaf and saline minerality. An inspiring wine to close out the Vietti 2017 lineup. Drink 2025-2050."

***16.5/20 JancisRobinson.com***
Novello. Tasted blind. Lustrous ruby with the beginning of orange tinges. Savoury cherry nose and fresh cherry fruit palate with crunchy tannins and supple acidity. Long and juicy, perfect for drinking now. (WS)

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