Elvio Cogno - Barolo Ravera Riserva Vigna Elena 2016 (Pre-arrival) (750ml)
Vinous: 97 Points
The 2016 Barolo Riserva Ravera Vigna Elena is such a complete wine. Elegant deep and powerful like only great Barolo can be the Vigna Elena possesses tons of nuance and dimension from the very first taste. Exotic spice and orange zest notes open first. Ripe raspberry mocha and autumn leaves develop later. The Vigna Elena is an absolute delight.
vWine Advocate: 97 Points
The Elvio Cogno 2016 Barolo Riserva Ravera Vigna Elena represents a tremendous effort and a wine that makes the best of an iconic vintage and a celebrated territory. The Ravera cru of Novello is making some of the best new Barolos today and it definitely made some of the best expressions from the 2016 vintage. The bouquet is mostly primary and bright but there are light hints of age that are already beginning to appear. They include licorice tar and camphor ash. This elegant wine exists in only 5000 bottles made.
Wine Spectator: 97 Points
This is beginning to mellow now after 6 years featuring plum cherry leather tar mineral and menthol aromas and flavors. Nevertheless there are still firm refined tannins along with bright acidity underneath. Excellent length. Best from 2025 through 2045. From Italy.?B.S.
