Barolo Ravera 2017 Vajra

Classification	None
Type	Red
Brand	Vajra
Vintage	2017
Country	Italy
Region	Piemonte
Grape	Nebbiolo
Alcohol %	14.5%
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2024-2040
Stock	8

Professional reviews

James Suckling (96)

Very floral with pure fruit, such as cherries and raspberries. It’s full-bodied with ultra fine tannins that are energetic and focused. The center palate shows such wonderful fruit character, yet it’s weightless and energetic. hibiscus tea with orange peel and berries. Medium body. Fine tannins and a fresh finish. From organically grown grapes.

BOW (8.50)

Jancis Robinson (17.50)

Transparent garnet. Broad, sweet, chestnut sort of aromas on the nose. Big-shouldered and quite concentrated. Very complete and with a minerally undertow. This is a bit of a charmer with great presence. Even a hint of red-cherry fruit that seems to be overpowering the (considerable) tannin. Beautiful balance in this evidently serious wine.

Robert Parker (94)

The G.D. Vajra 2017 Barolo Ravera shows solid build and consistency, with more rich and saturated fruit compared to the other Barolo releases from this historic estate. The Ravera cru offers broad shoulders with a tight textural fabric. That powerful approach makes a good sounding board for the wine's dark cherry, plum, dark mineral and spice flavors. This is more of a red meat wine. 6,000 bottles were released.

Winespectator (95)

Notable for its purity of fruit, this Barolo features black cherry, black currant, violet, mineral and tar aromas and flavors. Harmonious and lithe, with an underpinning of mineral that lingers through the dynamic finish.

Falstaff (95)

Brilliant ruby red. Fragrant and expressive nose, inviting and complex notes of raspberry, forest fruits, rose hip, underpinned by gentle savouriness, even with hints of ripe peaches. On the palate, densely woven with gentle drive, complex, spans a wide arc, finishes with grippy tannins.

Wine Enthusiast (97)

From the township of Novello and from what is now widely recognized as one of the denomination's top vineyard sites, this stunning wine offers intense aromas of wild berry, new leather, flowers, camphor and grilled herb. The delicious, structured palate shows finesse and power, featuring ripe red cherry, blood orange, cedar, licorice and iron while noble tannins provide support. Reflecting the vintage, this won't need years to come around but will also age well for at least another decade.