Notes of: Strawberry

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Sour Cherry

Notes of: Savory

Notes of: Earthy

Notes of: Graphite

Renato Ratti

Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco

Italy, Piemonte

Red wine

4.8

Expert Rating

4.3

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco is a powerful and intense Barolo with aromas of dark cherry, dried herbs, leather, and spice. On the palate, the wine has a smooth and velvety texture, with plenty of ripe tannins and a long, lingering finish. The wine offers a complex array of flavors, including blackberry, raspberry, and plum, as well as hints of tobacco, leather, and truffle. This Barolo is a perfect accompaniment to flavorful dishes such as osso buco and wild game. Enjoy now or cellar for up to 15 years.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

The Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco is a beautiful and complex wine.On the nose, you can find notes of red berries, earth, leather, and floral aromas. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and rich, with a velvety texture that gives way to flavors of black cherry, baking spices, and a hint of savory herbs. The tannins are well-integrated and the finish is long and lingering. Overall, this is a beautifully balanced and elegant Barolo that will please both novices and experts alike.

EXPERT RATING

4.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2055

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Searing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Nebbiolo

ORIGINS

Winery: Renato Ratti

Region: Piemonte

Piemonte, located in the northwest of Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. It is home to some of the most iconic wines, such as Barolo and Barbaresco, and is renowned for its stunning landscapes and centuries-old winemaking traditions. It is also home to the world famous sparkling wine Moscato d’Asti. The history of winemaking in Piemonte dates back to the ancient Romans, who planted the first vines in the region. Since then, the region has become a major producer of some of the world's finest wines. The region's winemaking industry was revolutionized by the introduction of the modern winemaking techniques of the French. This led to the emergence of some of the most iconic wines of the region, such as Barolo and Barbaresco.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.3

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