2021 Paolo Scavino Barolo "Ravera", Piedmont, Italy

ABOUT THIS WINE

Hailing from the Ravera cru in Novello—a site prized for its elevation, marl-rich soils, and slow-ripening conditions—this wine reflects the power and austerity typical of the vineyard. 2021 offered a long, balanced growing season, allowing for optimal ripening and phenolic development. The Ravera vineyard, with its white limestone soils and cooler microclimate, delivered a wine of tension, aromatic purity, and longevity.

Vinification takes place in stainless steel with gentle pumpovers and extended maceration. The wine is then aged in a combination of large Slavonian casks and neutral French oak barrels to preserve the site’s character. Expect lifted floral aromatics, wild berry fruit, hints of graphite, and a savory backbone. Its energy and structure make it ideal for hearty Piedmontese dishes like brasato al Barolo, truffle-laced tajarin, or aged toma cheese.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Paolo Scavino is one of Barolo’s most esteemed estates, founded in 1921 and helmed today by Enrico Scavino and his daughters Elisa and Enrica. Based in Castiglione Falletto, the family owns vineyards in some of the region’s most iconic crus, with a deep commitment to terroir expression and sustainable viticulture.

Their approach emphasizes precision: careful vineyard work, fermentation in steel, and aging that respects each cru’s identity. Scavino's Ravera bottling highlights their ongoing pursuit of elegance, purity, and structure—capturing the soul of Novello’s most revered vineyard through a lens of disciplined craftsmanship and deep-rooted tradition.