The 2019 G.D. Vajra Barolo Ravera is an organic wine from the highly regarded Ravera cru in Novello, a site celebrated for its remarkable versatility in producing wines of both strength and elegance, particularly in the face of climate change. The 2019 vintage showcases a gorgeous tonality and color, gleaming with bright dark ruby and garnet gemstone hues. The grapes were meticulously harvested on October 12th and 13th, undergoing triple manual sorting before a 28-day vinification in vertical tini, including a submerged cap maceration. The wine then matured for 28 months in large Slavonian oak casks. The nose is expansive, revealing intense red fruit, raspberries, glacial mint, and orange zest. You'll also find alluring aromas of violet, iris, red berry, baking spice, and menthol. On the palate, it is luminous, elegantly structured, and focused, offering flavors of sour cherry, raspberry, star anise, and crushed mint, supported by taut, refined tannins. Further complexity comes from notes of black raspberry, mineral-rich earth, pepper, kirsch, tea leaf, and iron-rich earth. A signature salinity and very chiseled tannins contribute to its powerful yet balanced profile. 🍴 This powerful Barolo is an excellent match for lamb, red meat dishes, braised game, and aged cheeses. Consider a rich lamb ragu or a slow-cooked beef cheek. 🥂 The 2019 G.D. Vajra Barolo Ravera is a wine of 【impressive structure, freshness, and significant aging potential from a versatile cru】. With a recommended drinking window extending to 2046 or even 2050, it is perfectly suited for special occasions and offers immense rewards for those patient enough to cellar it.