Paolo Scavino Barolo Ravera Library Release 2017 (750ML)

97 JS / 96 VM / 96 WS / 95 WA / 95 FS

Wow. What incredible purity to this on the nose with blackberries and raspberries and dark wood, such as mahogany or bark. So perfumed, too. Full-bodied with such a solid core of tannins, yet they are layered and polished and come together nicely. A solid, fine wall of tannins, yet the wine is not aggressive. This is really top. Drink after 2024.—James Suckling

The 2017 Barolo Ravera is dazzling. Deep, potent and virile, the 2017 has a lot to say, but it won’t be ready to drink anytime soon. Black cherry, graphite, licorice, smoke, game, lavender and licorice convey a real impression of gravitas that is reinforced by the wine’s overall feel. This powerhouse Barolo is magnificent today in a sort of old-school meets new-school style.-Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

Leather, vanilla and spice aromas are expressive, yet underneath there are subtle notes of rose, strawberry, cherry and iron. As this red evolves on the palate, it firms up, remaining harmonious and resonant through the lingering finish. Eucalyptus and wild herb elements emerge with air. Compelling. Best from 2025 through 2045. 500 cases made, 60 cases imported.—Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator

Showing resolve and determination, the Paolo Scavino 2017 Barolo Ravera (with fruit from Novello) offers more concentration and a much darker quality of fruit with blackberry and plum. Ravera gives us density and power and a generous display of dark spice with tobacco and toasted hazelnut. Despite that extra muscle and heft, I love how the tannins are so expertly integrated into the fruit.—Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate

Bright ruby ​​with a slight garnet shimmer. Complex nose, opens with notes of leather, lots of black truffle, then wild raspberries and linseed oil varnish. On the palate you can clearly see the slightly rough tannins of the 2017 vintage, but also a certain finesse, juicy and with a lot of fruit in the aftertaste.-Falstaff