97+ points - “From one of the most sought-after crus sites today, the G.D. Vajra 2021 Barolo Ravera opens to a vibrant ruby color. The wine takes its time opening, especially when tasted young, but that delay bodes well for its future bottle evolution. This wine is built like a wall, with each brick representing its own distinct character. There is dark fruit, pressed flower, herb, ebony and a very elegant mineral side. The bouquet is direct and vertical, with lifted intensity over a medium-plus palate. The tannins are elegantly managed, and this wine has the latitude for long cellar aging. It ferments in stainless steel and ages in large oak casks.” - Monica Larner (Robert Parker Wine Advocate)

97 points - “Wild berry, dog rose, violet, hay, menthol and spice aromas waft out of the glass on the incredibly fragrant and gorgeous 2021 Ravera from G.D. Vajra. Full-bodied and succulent, the delicious palate delivers raspberry compote, strawberry, baking spice and star anise alongside tightly woven, fine-grained tannins. Bright acidity keeps it youthfully tense and balanced.” - Kerin O’Keefe

96+ points - "Raspberry, red cherry, almond, dried flowers, leaning into an incense-like perfume. Medium to full-bodied, dark red fruit, ferrous, with cool ‘mineral’ acidity, energy and density of flavour, tannin runs to a more sandstone grainy character on a finish of outstanding length. Touch and go for 97 points. Superb." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

95+ points - “The 2021 Barolo Ravera is laced with bright, red-toned fruit, iron, spice, cedar, tobacco and dried herbs. Bright acids and beams of tannin give the Ravera its distinctively driving feel. Today, the 2021 is a bit sinewy. I suspect it will always remain a vibrant, steely Barolo. The Ravera is a fine choice for readers who appreciate the more savory, mineral side of Barolo.” - Antonio Galloni (Vinous)

I am intrigued by Ravera’s indomitable personality. It is crisp like the sound of a Telecaster, straight and electric. – Giuseppe Vaira

Ravera is recognized as the most important single vineyard in Comune di Novello. It grows on a very complex underground where marls of Tortonian origin mix with sandstones and clays of the Serravallian period. Our parcels are located in the southern amphitheatre, between 320 and 340 meters above sea level. 100% Nebbiolo. Comune di Ravera.

Ravera was harvested over three days, on October 11th, 15th, and 16th. Grapes were sorted manually three times: directly on the vine, as whole clusters on the sorting tables, and lastly as single berries. Vinification was carried out in vertical tini, with gentle punch-down and rinsing of the cap, and lasted 55 days, including a submerged cap maceration. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation occurred in the following spring. Aged for 26 months in large Slavonian casks of 25 and 50 hectolitres. Bottled on July 26th, 2024.

The 2021 Barolo Ravera soars out of the glass with red fruits, white pepper, blackberry pie, red candies, cedar and savory notes. Wild berries, black currant, crushed stone and a mineral sensation saturate the mid-palate of this juicy, very generous Barolo. – Squadra Vajra