What does Abrigo Giovanni's Barolo Ravera taste like?

It offers a garnet-hued Nebbiolo with wild rose, dried flowers, chamomile and cedar aromas, silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long finish of red and black cherry, tobacco and balsamic herbs.

What food pairs well with Barolo Ravera?

Braised or roasted meats, game, and mature hard cheeses are classic pairings; some tasters also enjoy it with dark chocolate.

How long can Barolo Ravera be aged?

Thanks to the freshness and structure of the Ravera cru, this Barolo has notable ageing potential and can develop well for a decade or more from a good vintage.

Where do the grapes for this Barolo come from?

The grapes come from the Ravera MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva) vineyard in the commune of Novello, at around 400 metres altitude — one of the most prestigious crus in the Barolo zone.

CuvéeDiano d'AlbaRed

Barolo Ravera

バローロラヴェーラ

Abrigo Giovanni

About Barolo Ravera

Style: Red
Grape Varieties: Nebbiolo
Price Range: $35-70; varies significantly by vintage

Abrigo Giovanni's flagship wine, a single-vineyard Barolo from the celebrated Ravera cru in the commune of Novello, at roughly 400m altitude. Vinified in stainless steel with extended post-fermentative maceration, then aged 20-24 months in oak barrels followed by further bottle refinement. It shows a rich garnet hue with wild rose, dried flowers, chamomile and cedar on the nose, silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, harmonious finish with notes of red and black cherry, tobacco and balsamic herbs.

Sommelier's Note

The Ravera cru gives this Barolo remarkable freshness and longevity for its price point — one of Diano d'Alba's most compelling Barolo values.

New to wine?

A structured, age-worthy Barolo — best enjoyed decanted, and a great introduction to cru-designated Nebbiolo.

Food Pairings

Excellent with boiled, braised and roast meats, game, and mature hard cheeses. Adventurous pairings include dark chocolate.

When to drink it

Special dinners, cellaring, pairing with a slow-cooked meat centerpiece

Terroir & Winemaking

Hand-harvested Nebbiolo from the Ravera MGA in Novello. Fermented and macerated in stainless steel with an extended post-fermentative maceration, then aged 20-24 months in oak barrels before further bottle ageing. Alcohol approx. 14-14.5% ABV. Considerable ageing potential.

About the producer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Abrigo Giovanni's Barolo Ravera taste like?: It offers a garnet-hued Nebbiolo with wild rose, dried flowers, chamomile and cedar aromas, silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long finish of red and black cherry, tobacco and balsamic herbs.
What food pairs well with Barolo Ravera?: Braised or roasted meats, game, and mature hard cheeses are classic pairings; some tasters also enjoy it with dark chocolate.
How long can Barolo Ravera be aged?: Thanks to the freshness and structure of the Ravera cru, this Barolo has notable ageing potential and can develop well for a decade or more from a good vintage.
Where do the grapes for this Barolo come from?: The grapes come from the Ravera MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva) vineyard in the commune of Novello, at around 400 metres altitude — one of the most prestigious crus in the Barolo zone.

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