Elvio Cogno

$189.001.5L

189

Match a firm and sinewy Barolo with unpretentiously rich dishes.

Terrific with wild mushroom fricassée over polenta,

gnocchi baked in layers of fontina

or porcini braised rabbit with truffled pasta.

Eyes:

Ruby

Nose:

Medium-High Intensity, developing, red fruits, roses, tar

Mouth:

Medium-Full Bodied, dry, medium-high acidity, average-heavy tannin, moderate-high intensity, medium-long finish, cherry, chocolate, truffle

The fastidiously spotless Elvio Cogno winery sits atop of Bricco Ravera, a hill near Novello, in Langhe's Barolo country. It's owned and run by winemaker Valter Fissore and his wife, Nadia Cogno (Elvio's daughter.) The grapes for Ravera are from the oldest vines on the property. They ferment in steel, age 2 years in large Slavonian oak and rest for 6 months in bottle before release.