Renato Ratti, Barolo DOCG, Marcenasco
2011, Piemonte, Italy
Classification Barolo DOCG
Colour / Type Red
Bottle size 75cl
Alcohol 14%
Grape Nebbiolo
Average score 90
Indulge in the rich and complex flavors of Renato Ratti's Barolo DOCG, Marcenasco. This exquisite red wine from Italy's renowned Piemonte region is a true masterpiece, crafted with precision and passion. The deep red hue of this wine hints at the bold and intense flavors that await your palate. With each sip, you'll experience the harmonious blend of ripe red fruits, earthy undertones, and a hint of spice. The 2011 vintage showcases the exceptional quality of the grapes and the expertise of the winemaker. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious novice, LadyWine is your destination for fine wines that elevate every occasion. Add a touch of elegance to your collection with this exceptional Barolo DOCG, Marcenasco from Renato Ratti. Cheers to unforgettable moments and unforgettable wines.
About Renato Ratti
Renato Ratti is a wine producer located in Barolo in northwestern Italy. It makes a wide range of wines from several Piedmont DOC and DOCG appellations, including Barolo, Dolcetto d'Alba, Barbera d'Alba, Barbera d'Asti and Monferrato. Renato Ratti spent time in Brazil producing Vermouth and sparkling wines before returning to his home in Piedmont in 1965. He purchased his first vineyard in the La Morra area and began making wines labeled with his own name. Today, the estate has 35 hectares under vine, which is divided among six vineyards: Colomb , Battaglione, Ochetti, Marcenasco, Conca and Rocche dell'Annunziata. Along with the standard Nebbiolo, Ratti also grows Barbera, Dolcetto, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. After the grapes are destemmed and crushed, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. Malolactic fermentation takes place in oak barrels before the wines are aged in a combination of French oak and the traditional large oak vats. Both fermentation time and the length of time spent aging in oak have been reduced since the estate's inception in the 1960s in the interest of quality. Renato Ratti uses some biodynamic principles: vineyard workers must wear cotton gloves as the indigenous yeasts on the grape's surface are key in the production of a Ratti wine, and the wines are always bottled at a full moon. Along with the range of classic Piedmont wines from Alba and Asti, Ratti also makes a varietal Sauvignon Blanc wine called I Cedri and a blend of Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot called Villa Pattono, both of which are labeled under the Monferrato DOC.