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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.5 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 338 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Stufonhead on 3/25/2024 & rated 92 points: Gave an hour of air. Maybe past peak but still extremely enjoyed. Nose with rich funkiness (red fruit, tobacco, stinky cheese, forest floor). Mouthfeel was ok - with some medium coarse tannin feel. Decent finish. Would drink in the next 2-3 years. (382 views) | | | Tasted by Grondal on 2/16/2024 & rated 93 points: Moden og kompleks duft med sødlige røde bær, rose, jern/lakrids. Overraskende dyb og mørk i farven. Smagen også kompleks med en levende syre, lækkert tydelige tanniner og en slikken frugt med toner af noget mere mørkt, jordet, svampet. Drukket over to dage, og den var ikke mindre spændende på dag 2. Holder stadig og vil formentlig også stadig være attraktiv om 5-10 år. (540 views) | | | Tasted by rmalloy on 1/9/2024 & rated 92 points: Soft, feminine, good. (697 views) | | | Tasted by Zed57 on 11/8/2023 & rated 88 points: Hmm. Perhaps there is some bottle variation here but this one does not hold up to the last ones. There is a sourness that improves in the decanter but it’s just more bracing than I remember. (971 views) | | | Tasted by Paul D on 10/3/2023 & rated 91 points: At Enoclub Alba, €60 off the list. Developed nose, earth, mushroom, a touch balsamic. Medium bodied, mushroom, truffle, soil with underlying red fruits, soft tannins, vibrant acids, god length harmonious finish. This is excellent and drinking well now but I wouldn’t wait too long - perhaps another 2-4 years. (1121 views) | | | Tasted by rmalloy on 9/6/2023 & rated 93 points: Very good. Delicious. Tasting blind, I guessed Barbaresco due to the soft tannins and "feminine" nature, but I don't have enough experience to distinguish between Barolo and Barbaresco. I like that this wine's tannins are not at all obtrusive. I also like the pretty flavors of cherry, rose, and something like tar, which have merged into a coherent whole. I find this wine perfect for drinking today even with no decanting. (1074 views) | | | Tasted by jayw on 3/4/2023: Average Barolo. Very tannic on opening, but evened out with an hour or so in the decanter. Fairly simple with ripe concentrated fruit and not much on the secondary. Good with food, but quickly fatigues the palate on its own. (1483 views) | | | Tasted by AMG4RPM on 2/5/2023 & rated 94 points: Lovely Barolo from Ratti. Rich, dark fruit with well resolved tannins. Remarkably fresh for a wine closing in on 20 years. Excellent right now but my sense is that it has a number of good years in front of it. (1415 views) | | | Tasted by guitarguy on 12/20/2022 & rated 90 points: Secondary nose includes wet herbs and strawberry. Flavors are developed and lean, violet, saddle leather and cranberry. Plenty of tannins too. Drink any time. (1372 views) | | | Tasted by John O' on 12/5/2022: decanted 1.5 hours. Slight bricking. In a nice place (1498 views) | | | Tasted by Condrieu82 on 10/29/2022 & rated 93 points: Ruby color, slight bricking. On the nose, rose, cherries, garrrigue. Very enticing. The palate shows great balance between a still vivid acidity and medium-chalky tannins, with notes of cherries, oak, licorice, cocoa, and stone. The ending is medium-long, with notes of walnuts and oak. A surprisingly good Barolo after one hour open in the bottle, that went perfectly with filet mignon and mature cheese (Moliterno Al Tartufo and Manchego). Very happy I have three more. (1392 views) | | | Tasted by hankj on 10/4/2022 & rated 92 points: In a great place right now. (1178 views) | | | Tasted by punter on 8/10/2022 & rated 92 points: Rich, darker fruit flavors with slight layering, decent depth, perfect acidic balance, nearly resolved tannins and nice mouthfeel with a smooth, pleasing finish. 2 hour decant worked. Drinking now and for 6 - 8 years. (1182 views) | | | Tasted by SCM Fan on 6/30/2022 flawed bottle: VA present. Too bad, like this Producer. (1152 views) | | | Tasted by Johwab407 on 5/25/2022 & rated 94 points: 94/100 This 2005 show a clear brick red edge. The nose is big with perfumed cherry liquors, dried rose, balsamic and licorice. (First 60 minutes some cooked vegetables)
The palate has medium+ acidity and fine velvety tannins, a medium body with blueberries, autumn forrest leaves and earthy notes. (1211 views) | | | Tasted by JCGuthrie on 4/29/2022: Decanted 1.5 hours. Alluring nose of dark red and black plum, earth, black cherry and fresh flowers. Slightly short finish showing dark fruit; still fairly tannic. On the early side of the drinking window for my palate. Update: with additional air throughout the evening this shows better on the palate. (1173 views) | | | Tasted by FjordogFjell on 4/1/2022 & rated 90 points: Smakt på pastamiddag på Gaffel og karaffel med produsenten. tydelig modning og eik kraftig frukt og tanniner (1329 views) | | | Tasted by TS on 3/26/2022: Still a lot of fruit and tannins left. Not yet reached peak. Another 7-8 years in cellar no problem. (1091 views) | | | Tasted by popasq on 2/19/2022 & rated 92 points: Excellent Barolo, as always, although not as good as when I drank my first bottle in 2010 (1148 views) | | | Tasted by doncabernet on 2/11/2022 & rated 92 points: Ready to drink now. Did not improve since about two years ago. Shows nice cola note but also a bit metallic and bitter. Overall a very nice effort and great Barolo. I liked it very much with Truffles. Would buy immediately again given its still reasonable price. Very good wine. (1086 views) | | | Tasted by maxmanx on 1/28/2022: 30 minute decant then back into the bottle to drink at the restaurant. I think it could have used 60 minutes. Very nice Barolo character. Enjoyed by a cabernet-only drinker. Still has time but good to go now. (1064 views) | | | Tasted by Ramberg on 1/7/2022 & rated 88 points: Magnum,, bought on release.
Nose with oak, cherries, licorice, smoke, earth and some herbs.
Palate with dark cherries, notable unresolved oak, licorice and soil.
An okay bottle of Barolo, nothing more nothing less. (136 views) | | | Tasted by Ruubious on 12/24/2021: Opened at 1:15, small glass, tight, muted, strong tannin,
2:45 the glass was pretty similar, Poured into large decanter
4pm, small glass from the decanter. Lots of fruit, berries, floral.
Served at 6:30, not much change, floral, aromatic. quite enjoyed, but wasn't quite up to expectations (1006 views) | | | Tasted by Lable2 on 12/17/2021 & rated 96 points: Great wine. Compelling intoxicating smell with lots of red berries. Taste follows with smooth velvety tannins and acid level to match. Very good integration of all components. This is even better than I remember it. At its prime drinking window right now. (1103 views) | | | Tasted by guitarguy on 10/14/2021 & rated 91 points: A solid wine with Italian qualities of saddle leather, herbs and dark black fruit. Plenty of tannins but dries a bit on the finish. Drink 3-5 years. (1441 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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WineAlign (2/3/2010)
(Renato Ratti Marcenasco Barolo, Docg, Piedmont red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Szabo, MS
WineAlign (1/28/2010)
(Renato Ratti Marcenasco Barolo, Docg, Piedmont red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (10/2/2009)
(Renato Ratti, Marcenasco Barolo Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Piedmont Comes Of Age (Oct 2009)
(Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2007, IWC Issue #135
(Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jon Rimmerman
Garagiste (7/10/2009)
(RATTI Barolo MARCENASCO) Barolo Dear Friends, We've had some long-winded offers this week so I will try to be as brief as possible today - I don't think this Barolo needs a great deal of explanation. The Ratti label has languished in relative obscurity of late but no more - a forward-thinking attitude and a firmer dedication to traditional elements have given them an inspired new lease on life (with a bridge toward modernity that works just fine for them). If the current critical acclaim is any indication, Renato Ratti may have produced the value star of the year around Alba. While not the most complicated example, Barolo under $40 (with this level of adoration) comes once in a blue moon so take note: 2005 Renato Ratti Barolo "Marcenasco" Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Italy4762 |
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| Renato Ratti producer website
In 1965, Renato Ratti bought his first vineyard for the production of Barolo, in the historical zone of Marcenasco, right below the Abbey of L’Annunziata at La Morra. In 1969, his nephew, Massimo Martinelli, joined the company and together, they perfected a technique of vinification, maturation and refinement for their Marcenasco Barolo, with the declared aim of obtaining the elegance, subtlety and longevity worthy of the variety's full potential. Since then, Renato Ratti has become an important point of reference for Langhe wines and Italian wines in general.
Producer website
Praelum: “One of the original Barolo Boys, his creation of single vineyard site bottlings created waves in Piedmont which defied tradition, bringing with them stainless steel, pumping and plunging techniques and French barriques. Rocche dell’Annunziata and Conca from La Morra are the controversial vineyards that bring to attention the new techniques of Ratti.”NebbioloNebbiolo is a red grape indigenous to the Piedmont region of Italy in the Northwest. The grape can also be found in other parts of the world, though they are not as respected.
Nebbiolo is often considered the "king of red wines," as it is the grape of the famed wines of Barolo DOCG, Barbaresco DOCG, and Roero DOCG. It is known for high tannins and acidity, but with a distinct finesse. When grown on clay, Nebbiolo can be very powerful, tannic, and require long aging periods to reach its full potential. When grown on sand, the grape exhibits a more approachable body with more elegant fruit and less tannins, but still has high aging potential.
"Nebbiolo" is named for the Italian word, "nebbia", which means "fog", in Italian and rightfully so since there is generally a lot of fog in the foothills of Piedmont during harvest.
Nebbiolo is a late-ripening variety that does best in a continental climate that boasts moderate summers and long autumns. In Piedmont, Nebbiolo is normally harvested in October.
More links:
Varietal character (Appellation America) | Nebbiolo on CellarTrackerMarcenasco On weinlagen-infoItaly Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorPiedmont Vignaioli Piemontesi (Italian only)
On weinlagen-infoLanghe Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Roero | Union of Producers of Albese Wines (Albeisa)BaroloRegional History:
The wines of Piedmont are noted as far back as Pliny's Natural History. Due to geographic and political isolation, Piedmont was without a natural port for most of its history, which made exportation treacherous and expensive. This left the Piedmontese with little incentive to expand production. Sixteenth-century records show a mere 14% of the Bassa Langa under vine -- most of that low-lying and farmed polyculturally. In the nineteenth century the Marchesa Falletti, a frenchwoman by birth, brought eonologist Louis Oudart from Champagne to create the first dry wines in Piemonte. Along with work in experimental vineyards at Castello Grinzane conducted by Camilo Cavour -- later Conte di Cavour, leader of the Risorgimento and first Prime Minister of Italy -- this was the birth of modern wine in the Piedmont. At the heart of the region and her reputation are Alba and the Langhe Hills. This series of weathered outcroppings south of the Tanaro River is of maritime origin and composed mainly of limestone, sand and clay, known as terra bianca. In these soils -located mainly around the towns of Barolo and Barbaresco -- the ancient allobrogica, now Nebbiolo, achieves its renowned fineness and power.
map of Barolo DOCG
An interesting thread on Traditional vs. Modern Barolo producers:
https://www.wineberserkers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=106291 |
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