Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2019 vintage. 8.15.26. — a month ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2019 Ravera pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe Morello cherry, tar, roses, blood orange, cedar chest, dried herbs, gravelly earth and gentle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. A tasty, modern leaning Barolo with many years ahead. Drink now through 2049. — 5 months ago

Henry Luiker

9.7

Lacks the overwhelming roses of the 2016, but otherwise beautifully complex and serious. Bargain $202.50 from WA. At home with Curly. — 6 months ago

Stuart Pollack

9.7

Ready to drink now after one hour decant. It just sings. Rich Nebbiolo. Earthy and smoky nose. Mushroom, leather, oak, and tar on the palette. — 7 months ago

Ted

9.1

Juicy with notes of black olives and licorice. Solid tannins. — a year ago

with Jeni

Sam Friedland

9.5

Beautiful, feminine Barolo. — 2 years ago

Bonnie Chu

9.1

Slow wine tasting — 5 years ago

Jay Kline

9.5

From back when their fruit from the Le Coste MGA was blended with Brunate. These days, the Le Coste fruit goes in to “Tre Tine” along with Ravera and Cannubi San Lorenzo.

Opened about two hours prior to service and enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2001 Brunate-Le Coste pours a garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Bing cherry, tar, roses, some varnish, cedar chest, some cool spices and gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and quite round. This bottle shows the generosity of the vintage and yet, it seems to want even more time in the cellar. One can certainly drink now through 2061. — a month ago

Jamie Lauder

9.3

2020 vintage.
Brilliant, shiny ruby red.
Bright wild raspberries and cherries with dried flowers, menthol and Kirsch.
Hints of truffles and pepper. Super crisp tannins and acidity for days from this medium bodied wine.
Definitely needs 5-6 years to sleep in the cellar. — 6 months ago

Henry Luiker

9.3

Very similar to the recent 2013, but with more roses. Again, much softer, less powerful than the Ravera and the Vigana Elena. $225 from WA. At home with Curly. — 6 months ago

Irina Georgieva

9.3

Well-rounded, balanced and rich taste! Very good wine! — 8 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

An elevated Barolo, striking light, appealing land radiant ruby color. The bouquet has an overtone of greenness with hints of mountain Forrest and dried leaves. All nuances (nose and palate) are driven on Rose and tart, yet for a 2019 remains fresh and vibrant on dark cherries and red fruit, some tobacco leaves and spices as well. Beautifully structured, incredibly balanced between its acidity and tannins. It shows its potential 120mins after opening. It has to breathe a lot. — 2 years ago

PS Michaels

9.4

From Fass Selections. Beautiful wine. — 4 years ago

Chris Buggy

9.2

Still a little tight, but opening up nicely. Cherry, leather, blackberry, good medium tannins…hard to complain about this one — 3 months ago

with Jennifer

Andrew McIntyre

9.5

Bought at the vinyard in 2019 and we definately hit this at a sweet spot. Opens with menthol but soon comes fruit and leather. Perfect acidity. Very enjoyable — 5 months ago

Henry Luiker

9.5

Far, far better (now) than the 2017, or 2020. Comparable to the Ravera. Big rose hit as soon as it opens. A bargain at $100 from Winestar. Only one, sadly. At home with Curly. — 6 months ago

Brandon Boesch

9.4

Tasting great. Still a good amount of time. Herbs, flowers, dark fruits, dried flowers. Good structure. — 8 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

A gentle style of Barolo. Light ruby color with a garnet rim. Aromas of cherries, dried rose petals and tar. Red and black cherry fruit flavors are complimented by notes of tobacco, balsamic vinegar and basil. Kick of pepper spice on the long finish. Extremely smooth tannins. Mouth watering acidity and medium bodied. Requires some aeration to open up. — a year ago

Keith Ward

9.5

Beautiful example of Barolo and pure Nebbiolo from Ravera!! — 4 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Stunning nose. Chestnut, ripe cherry, super floral, grilled nuts, spices and herbs. Dense roses. Like a pile of them. Really compelling spice. Just penetrating. An amazing nose with just endless depth and purity. Palate is a massive yet lithe. Unreal silky texture and so pure with explosive cherry fruit and velvety, sweet and abundant tannins. Like the Vezza Ravera this will need the whole day to work itself out. But it’s all there. It seems in 17 the better Barolos are initially very tannic then they velvetize over many hours. Awesome freshness and depth. I’ll be back.

After many hours the nose is a spice explosion. Super complex. Palate is much more supple and tannins getting more velvety. 9.5 now. From 9.4. Balance is superb and backend is slamming. — 5 years ago