2015 elvio cogno, barolo, ravera
Why We're Buying
Elvio Cogno Barolo Ravera hails from the historic cru of Novello. The garnet-red wine melds together spicy and savory scents with a deep, jammy core and effortless balance. Elvio Cogno only releases 1,250 cases of this Barolo per year, which appreciated 51.8 from 2017 to 2021.
Critics Scores
Wine Enthusiast
New leather, balsamic herb, rose, truffle and woodland berry aromas take shape in the glass along with a whiff of charcuterie. The focused, savory palate has a great depth of flavor, doling out raspberry compote, cinnamon, crushed mint and a hint of cocoa alongside a backbone of firm tannins and fresh acidity. It still needs time to fully develop. Drink 2023–2035.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2015 Barolo Ravera shows a deep concentration and dark fruit intensity. This warm-vintage Barolo opens with a ripe and soft bouquet that brings out some nice cherry notes with creamy black fruit at the back. The finish is soft and luscious. There is so much fruity succulence here that the wine should stand up to a gamey dish of liver pâté or pasta with wild boar.
Wine Spectator
This is tightly structured and dense, with burly tannins wrapped around cherry, plum, licorice, tar and menthol flavors. It's difficult to see where this is going today, but the finish is long and will need considerable time to hit its stride. Best from 2023 through 2042.