Vietti, Barolo Ravera (Piedmont, Italy) 2013

 I was quite surprised when winemaker Luca Currado acquired a parcel of Ravera vineyard, because Vietti has so many good vineyards, such as Rocche, Villero Riserva, and Lazzarito.  But when I tasted Vietti’s outstanding 2010 Ravera a few years ago, I understood the reason.  Vietti’s 2013 Ravera is also sensational; it is a really powerful Barolo, very tannic now, that should be gorgeous with another 10 years of maturing.  It has grip, concentration, and ripeness, with depth and a savory minerality.