A compelling vertical of three consecutive vintages of Elvio Cogno Barolo Ravera Bricco Pernice — the crown jewel of one of Barolo's most visionary and beloved estates, from the historic heart of the Ravera cru in Novello. Elvio Cogno single-handedly put the Novello township on the Barolo map, creating what is now one of Piedmont's most sought-after estates. Today his son-in-law Valter Fissore continues the legacy with exceptional rigor. The Bricco Pernice — "hill of the courting partridges" — is a warm, south-facing parcel at 320 metres on limestone-rich clay, the finest plot within the celebrated Ravera MGA. Production is extremely limited. The 2016, from Barolo's greatest recent vintage, is described as "absolutely gorgeous — a tour de force. Rose petal, violet, mint, ripe black cherry, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice and orange peel. The tension between subtle power and exuberant energy in the 2016 is a thrill that every Barolo lover should experience." A wine of extraordinary depth and stature. The 2017 is called "absolutely stellar" by Vinous — generous and warm, yet maintaining the precision and freshness that defines great Bricco Pernice. The 2018, rated 96/100 Wine Enthusiast, delivers raspberry compote, licorice, baking spice and tobacco alongside firm, refined tannins and bright acidity — "gorgeous, with enticing aromas of rose, iris, woodland berry, camphor and truffle." All three bottles in perfect condition — intact labels and capsules, top fill level. Stored in a professional temperature-controlled cellar.