2019 Barolo, Ravera, Bricco Pernice, Elvio Cogno

The Elvio Cogno 2019 Barolo Ravera Bricco Pernice starts off with earthy notes, with the fruity ones pouring in a little later. You get potting soil, bow resin, a hint of petroleum, blue bells and mountain flowers. Fruit-wise, there is plenty of plum and blackcurrant. There is an almost green tone of rhubarb or cruciferous vegetable. The Bricco Pernice cleans up in the mouth, with super grippy tannins that need more bottle age. Only 5,000 bottles were made. ~ (95) Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-4-2024

A profusion of floral, mineral and bitter-herb aromas precede taut red cherry and pomegranate flavors in this tightly wound, nervy and assertive wine. Tight around the edges now, it has the complexity and depth to improve from 2028 and beyond. ~ (94) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 1-9-2024

Lustrous mid ruby with orange tinges. A stunning, layered and complex nose loaded with raspberry fruit, saline, minerally notes and a hint of leather. Compact, yet lush, succulent cherry and raspberry fruit that is slow to unfurl and long, grainy tactile tannins. Mouth-filling, and yet not heavy at all. ~ (18) Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com 11-15-2023

A youthful red brick color, the 2019 Barolo Ravera Bricco Pernice has a phenomenal nose, delivering notes of polished leather, dried strawberries, cedar, mint, and lilacs. Taking on a more noble structure, this medium to full-bodied Barolo offers broader-shouldered tannins, a chiseled feel with ripe, rich tannins, and an earth-driven finish. It’s a fantastic wine to cellar and enjoy over the next two decades. ~ (96) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 5-13-2024