The Vietti winery was founded at the end of the 19th century by Carlo Vietti in the municipality of Castiglione Falletto in the heart of the Barolo production area immersed in Langhe. Today, the Vietti name is recognised worldwide as one of the world’s most important wine producers thanks to the work of four generations and, above all, of Luciana Vietti and Alfredo Currado who introduced great little innovations such as the first production of cru Barolo, the vinification of pure Arneis and designer labels. A path later followed by his son Luca Currado Vietti and his wife Elena. Today, the winery has expanded thanks to the acquisition by Krause Holding. Which left Luca and Elena at the helm of the company. The vineyards are all cultivated in the municipality of Castiglione Falletto and Barolo DOC. The main grape variety is Nebbiolo, responsible for the great Barolo wines, but Vietti also produces Barbera, Dolcetto and Arneis. The terroir in this area is characterised by the production of wines with good structure and fruit but also elegance and freshness. Some can continue to age in the bottle for decades. The Vietti winery owns vineyards in some of the most important crus of Barolo including Brunate, Lazzarito and Ravera. Vietti Barolo Ravera is a dry red wine made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes from the vineyard of Ravera, located in the municipality of Novello, where some of the vines are 90 years old. The vines grow on limestone-clay soil with a south-west exposure. The wine is made from hand-picked fruits, soft pressing and fermentation in temperature-controlled steel vats using the submerged cap technique. This is followed by malolactic fermentation in barrels and ageing on the lees for more than a year. Garnet red in colour. Seductive and fascinating on the nose with clear notes of red fruit, white pepper, hydrocarbon, peppermint, thyme and rosemary. Generous in the mouth with considerable freshness and biting tannins. It requires a few minutes in the glass to best express its personality. Piedmont reds are perfect to enjoy at a special occasion, to breath in before drinking or to watch the wine change in the glass. Excellent with red meats, game and stews.
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