The Ravera is a new wine from winery Paolo Scavino! Given the great other Barolos from this winery, and the equally favorable reviews, this Barolo will not be inferior. The nebbiolo grapes come from the eponymous (Ravera) vineyard from the village of Novello. This vineyard is located in the southwest of the Barolo area and has an eastern exposure. The vineyard is located at an altitude of about 430 meters (the highest vineyard in the winery) and was planted in 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2005. Due to its height and exposure, it is quite cool in this vineyard. The soil is fairly loose and consists mainly of whitish marl (limestone, Marne di Sant'Agata fossils). The combination of coolness, exposure and height contribute to a long cycle of ripening of the nebbiolo grapes. This vineyard is the last to be harvested and the high acidity of this Ravera is a very positive factor for the long and beautiful aging of this Barolo.
