G.D. Vajra, Barolo Ravera, 2013

All roads lead to Vajra. This is their Barolo from the prized Ravera cru in Novello, a high, limestone-rich vineyard around 380 meters planted with older vines, which gives the wine a savory, mineral backbone distinct from the family's home sites. The 2013 was a classic, structured Barolo vintage built for aging. At a decade-plus it is moving into its mature stride while keeping real grip and freshness, so decant it and give it air, or hold a few more years.