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The 2021 Barolo Ravera di Monforte is fabulous. Aromatic, deep and beguiling, the 2021 captures all the magic of Nebbiolo. Crushed rose petal, mint, spice, kirsch, white pepper and hard candy soar out of the glass. Deceptively medium in body, the 2021 is complex, layered and so expressive. Firm young Nebbiolo tannins inform the grippy finish. Sublime.
- By Antonio Galloni on January 2025
This is a gorgeous set of 2021 Barolos from Massimo Benevelli. I see a bit more refinement in the 2021s, especially in their tannins. The Barolos were fermented in stainless steel, with time on the skins reaching 70 days. Alcoholic fermentation, submerged cap maceration and malolactic fermentation all took place within that time. The Barolos were racked into casks in December and January. Time in wood was about 30 months for the Ravera and Mosconi, while the Le Coste saw an extra four months in cask.
