2020 Elvio Cogno, Barolo, Ravera 1×1.5L

Wine Advocate 95

The Elvio Cogno 2020 Barolo Ravera is a plush and fleshed-out expression with dark fruit, dried cherry, plum, sweet iris root, earth, toast and dark spice. The wine is quite firm, and there is a nice sense of richness that covers the palate. This wine sees fruit from across the estate’s 2.5-hectare MGA site, and 15,000 bottles were released. Drink 2026-2042. [Monica Larder, 04/04/2024]

James Suckling 95

Crushed stones, raspberries, licorice and allspice on the nose. It s vibrant, tight and mineral with a medium to full body and firm, tight and steely tannins. Let it unravel. Try after 2028. [James Suckling, 09/01/2024]

Kerin O’Keefe 96

Aromas of wild strawberry, eucalyptus, new leather and pressed rose come to the forefront on the lovely 2020 Ravera from Elvio Cogno along with a whiff of citrus. Elegantly structured and almost ethereal, the smooth, savory palate features juicy red berry, star anise and juicy tangerine accompanied polished tannins. Drink: 2027-2032. [Kerin O’Keefe, 01/01/2024]

Decanter 94

From a 2.5ha vineyard at 380m with exposure to the south, the wine is vinified in stainless steel then aged for 24 months in large 25-30-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels. A precise style, more reductive than oxidative, with a rich fruitiness reminiscent of raspberry jam, floral touches, black pepper and liquorice. Fresh with velvety yet chewy tannins on the mid-palate, leading to a chocolatey finish. Drinking Window: 2024-2035. [Aldo Fiordelli, 29/03/2024]

Jeb Dunnuck 94

Youthful ripe ruby in color, the 2020 Barolo Ravera shows off a sweet perfume of preserved strawberries, ripe peaches, candied roses, fresh herbs, and oregano. Medium-bodied, it floats on the palate with a mouthwatering feel, fine tannins, and an elegantly long finish. This is a very pretty wine to enjoy over the next 10-15 years. Drink: 2024-2039. [Audrey Frick, 13/05/2024]

The Wine Spectator 95

This aromatic red exudes spice and savory notes of eucalyptus, juniper, rose hip, bergamot and white pepper. Cherry, iron and tobacco flavors follow through as this tightens up on the long finish. Though balanced, this needs time for all its components to knit together. Best from 2028 through 2049. (11/30/24) [The Wine Spectator, 30/11/2024]