Rocca Giovanni - Barolo Ravera di Monforte2020
RED WINE
- Producer Rocca Giovanni
- Blend 100% Nebbiolo
- Country Italy
- Region Piemonte
- Appellation Barolo
- UPC 0 15643 25032 3
Reviews
James Suckling 93
Intense, focused minerality comes through from its racy red berries, grapefruit, herbs and iron. Firm on the palate with tight tannins, minerals and a long, precise finish. Perfumed and already approachable, even though this will be better from 2025.
by ZS, James Suckling , 2024
Wine Enthusiast 90
The nose is dominated by an abundance of spiced woods, dried red fruits, and underbrush, with a subtle hint of an old-school character. On the palate, the wine is fine and firm, with a chewy texture that lends a rustic charm in the best possible way. The finish is marked by a distinctive bloody note, providing a captivating and memorable conclusion to the tasting experience.
by JP, Wine Enthusiast , 2024
Wine Spectator 93
A line of cherry is at the center of this supple red. Rose, mint, earth and anise accents add depth as this tightens up on the finish. Balanced, with a light dusting of tannins in the end.
by BS, Wine Spectator , 2024
Technical Details
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.