Elvio Cogno Barolo Ravera DOCG 2019
Elvio Cogno
The Ravera vineyard in Novello sits on marl and sandstone soils that tend to produce Barolos of elegance rather than raw power. Elvio Cogno's 2019 captures the warmth of the vintage without sacrificing the tension that makes great Nebbiolo so compelling. This will reward cellaring through 2035, but it is approachable now with a proper decant.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Dried rose petals and ripe cherry open the nose, followed by tar, dried herbs, and a cedar spice note. Beneath the fruit sits an earthy, almost truffle-like quality that signals serious Nebbiolo.
Palate
Medium-full bodied with firm, structured tannins that carry waves of cherry, licorice, and woody spice. A persistent violet florality weaves through the mid-palate, balanced by a gentle mintiness and toasted oak.
Finish
Very long, with drying tannins, rose petal, and a final mineral-laced cherry note.
- Varietal
- Nebbiolo
- Blend
- 100% Nebbiolo
- Vineyards
- Ravera cru, Novello, Barolo DOCG
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Braised veal cheeks with porcini mushrooms and hand-rolled tajarin pasta
Elvio Cogno founded his namesake estate in 1990 in the village of Novello, and today his son-in-law Valter Fissore oversees biodynamic-leaning viticulture on the prized Ravera cru — one of Barolo's most storied hillside vineyards.
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