2017 Ferdinando Principiano Barolo Ravera di Monforte

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  12/5/2023 - ilee Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Another superb purchase from La Vita Turchese wineshop in Barolo village.
  
  Mrs L and I were in Turin to watch tennis last month and squeezed in a 24 hour trip to the wonderful Langhe region. It was a short but wonderful experience. Langhe region wines have always been a blind spot for me, as other than a few top names, we don't get much by way of stock or choice in Hong Kong. So, this trip was a real eye (and tastebud) opener. For one thing, the wines were lighter, more delicate, and more wonderfully complex, than I imagined.
  
  A great example was this Ravera di Monforte, which poured out clear ruby like a Volnay, but with most deliciously earthy brushy mineral flavor profile that immediately takes you to the beautiful rolling hills of Langhe. With lower alcohol (13.5%) than most Barolos of recent vintage, this wine is fine and fresh on the palate, with complex juicy red and black berries wrapped in feather-light tannins creating a compelling tasting experience. I look forward to my next visit to this terrific wine region.

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