Barolo and Barbaresco Masterclass with Elvio Cogno – Wednesday 26th March

We know that Members are big fans of Piedmont – and we have a special treat for you later this month, via a tasting with an estate that, over the last three decades, has established itself among the region’s most respected names.

It was in 1990 that Elvio Cogno bought a modest 18th-century farmhouse and a few parcels of land in the somewhat neglected commune of Ravera, near the sleepy village of Novello. Of Barolo’s 11 communes, Ravera was traditionally the least celebrated, with most growers selling their grapes rather than making their own wines.

Cogno, however, was born in Novello, and knew the potential of the Ravera vineyards. He set about redeveloping the vineyard sites with the help of his son-in-law Valter Fissore. Since Cogno’s passing in 2016, Valter has further championed the commune, producing Barolos that, besides boasting great ageing potential, manage to combine complexity and structure with finesse, freshness and sheer pleasure.

Today, he produces four different Barolo from Ravera, each with its own distinctive character. ‘I like wines that show great differences in terroir,’ says Valter. ‘It’s a Burgundy-style project.’ And not just in philosophical terms – the vineyards are organically farmed, oak influence is minimal, and the wines ooze finesse and elegance, with tannins sowing a distinctly Pinot-like silkiness.

We are delighted to welcome Valter to the Club for a tasting that will also include the racy, intense white wine that he makes from the indigenous Nascetta variety that he was in a large way responsible for saving from extinction; and an equally rare Barbera made from pre-phylloxera, 120-year-old vines, showcasing astonishingly velvety minerality.

Do join us for what promises to be a fascinating evening hosted by a passionate winemaker.

The wines we will be tasting (updated):
2022 Langhe Nascetta di Novello, Elvio Cogno
2021 Barbaresco Bordini, Elvio Cogno
2020 Barolo Cascina Nuova, Elvio Cogno
2020 Barolo Ravera, Elvio Cogno (from double magnum)
2012 Barolo Ravera, Elvio Cogno
2019 Barbera d’Alba Pre-Phylloxera, Elvio Cogno
2017 Barolo Vigna Elena Riserva, Elvio Cogno
2015 Barolo Bricco Pernice, Elvio Cogno

Wednesday 26th March
St. James’s Room
18:30 – Welcome reception
19:00 – Masterclass begins
20:30 – Masterclass ends

Please note that we now offer a tasting board of charcuterie, cheese, olives and smoked crispy chickpeas to accompany your tasting. Simply select your preferred option from the dropdown menu when you book your tickets.

Please note, tickets are refundable for cancellations up to 5 days before the event. Cancellations must be made in writing to [email protected]. Any cancellations within 5 days of the event are non-refundable unless 67 Pall Mall resells the ticket to another Member. This is only possible when the event is sold out and there is a waiting list.

Please note that once your order is placed, your ticket status will display as “processing” until after the event, when your member account is then charged. You will receive an email confirmation after ordering your tickets, stating that your order is being processed – please take this as full confirmation that your booking has been finalised. For any questions, please reach out to [email protected].