Giribaldi Barolo Ravera Riserva 2014

This monumental, single-vineyard Barolo Riserva opens with an aristocratic and intensely layered bouquet of dried dark cherries, macerated plums, and wild cranberries, seamlessly interwoven with profound notes of black truffle, licorice, tar, dark spice, and iron-like minerality. On the full-bodied palate, it showcases incredible muscular power and a majestic, seamless architecture. A deeply concentrated core of dark savory fruit is brilliantly framed by tightly knit, velvety tannins and an electric regional acidity, carrying into an extraordinarily long, complex, and savory finish.

Food Pairing: A majestic companion for heavy gastronomy; pairs flawlessly with slow-braised beef short ribs, wild boar ragù, fresh egg tajarin shaved with white truffles, or mature, hard cheeses like Castelmagno.

89 Points - James Suckling

Wet stones and wild herbs to the balsamic fruit and walnuts on the nose. An extra-austere expression of Barolo with light berry flavors and chunky, powerful tannins. Try in 2024.