About
Founded by Czech entrepreneur Miroslav Lekes, Réva is a young estate based in Monforte d’Alba, with vineyards across six key Barolo communes including Serralunga, Barolo, Grinzane Cavour and Novello. The estate manages 25 hectares of certified organic vineyards and an additional 26 hectares of woods, hazelnuts and mixed agriculture.
Focused primarily on Nebbiolo, Réva produces a range of Barolo DOCG from crus such as Ravera, Cannubi, Lazzarito and Cerretta. Wines are made using spontaneous fermentation and aged in large Austrian oak, with a separate riserva program for select vintages. Réva’s winemaking is exacting yet intuitive, balancing scientific rigour with the soul of tradition.
2023 Dolcetto d’Alba DOC
Varieties: 100% Dolcetto
Production area: Monforte d'Alba, Località San Sebastiano
Vinification: Manual selection of grapes on vibrating table.
Soft pressing followed by spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in contact with the skins in temperature-controlled steel tanks for about 15 days. This is followed by 6 months of aging in steel and subsequent bottling.
Gradation: 13,5%
Sensory description: Fresh and intriguing aromas of almond and red cherry, pepper and lavender, in the mouth it has a great balance between acidity and tannin, making it an unmistakable wine with great drinking pleasure.
2023 Barbera d’Alba ‘Ceppi Alti’ Doc Superior
Varieties: 100% Barbera
Production area: Monforte d'Alba, Località San Sebastiano - Novello (Ravera)
Vinification: Manual selection of grapes on vibrating table.
Soft pressing followed by spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in contact with the skins in temperature-controlled steel tanks for about 30 days. After fermentation the wine is moved to 50hl Stockinger Austrian oak barrels where it will remain for 10 months. After bottling it remains at least 14 months in bottle.
Gradation: 15%
Sensory description: Full, structured, enveloping and long palate. Aromatic bouquet with hints of red berry fruit, candied fruit and fruit under spirits, spices. The mouth is full, fresh and with great drinkability.
2023 Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
Varieties: 100% Nebbiolo
Production area: Monforte d'Alba, Località San Sebastiano
Vinification: Manual selection of grapes on vibrating table.
Soft pressing followed by spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in contact with the skins in temperature-controlled steel tanks for about 15 days. After fermentation the wine is moved to 35hl Stockinger Austrian oak barrels where it will remain for 4 months, followed by bottling where it will age for a further 11 months.
Gradation: 14%
Sensory description: Full and elegant palate with soft, enveloping tannins. Aromatic bouquet with hints of rose, red berry fruit and spices.
2021 Barolo DOCG
Varieties: 100% Nebbiolo
Production area: Monforte d'Alba - Serralunga d'Alba - Grinzane Cavour
Vinification: Manual selection of grapes on vibrating table and sorting with the ginner selecting the gleaners.
Soft pressing followed by spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in contact with the skins in temperature-controlled steel tanks for about 35 days with submerged cap.
After fermentation, the wine is moved to 75hl Stockinger Austrian oak barrels where it will remain for at least 18 months; malolactic fermentation takes place in the barrel.
Bottling takes place in June of the third year after the harvest and is followed by an additional 14 months of bottle aging.
Gradation: 14,5%
Sensory description: Bouquet with aromas of sage, red berry fruit, notes of tobacco and rose. Full and elegant palate with soft, enveloping and deep tannins.
Review by Walter Speller for Jancis Robinson
‘Lustrous and just mid ruby. Enticing nose of earthy, minerally notes mingling with cherry fruit. Supple and concentrated but without being heavy. Polished tannins on a long finish’
17/20
2019 Barolo Seralunga DOCG
Varieties: 100% Nebbiolo, Lampia clone
Production area: Serralunga d'Alba, MGA Lazzarito, MGA Cerretta
Vinification: Manual selection of grapes on a vibrating table and selection with the ginner making the gleanings. Soft pressing followed by spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in contact with the skins in truncated wooden vats for about 40 days with submerged cap. After fermentation, the wine is moved to Austrian oak barrels where it will remain for 30 months; malolactic fermentation takes place in barrels. Bottling in January of the third year after harvest with subsequent 24 months in bottle.
Gradation: 14%
Sensory description: It is the ultimate expression of Nebbiolo's power. Rich, persuasive, structured but at the same time harmonious, it expresses itself in aromas of ripe red fruit, balsamic tones that evolve into notes of tobacco and mint.
The palate is firm as only Barolo from Serralunga d'Alba can be, with an important and deep but balanced tannic texture.
Technical Notes: Wine from 2 of our most prestigious vineyards, in vintages where Lazzarito is not produced as a reserve, finds union with the Cerretta vineyard and a unique wine is born.
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