Renato Ratti
Battaglione Barbera d'Asti
Asti, Piedmont, Italy
Located halfway up the hill dominating the principal valley of Barolo, supported by steep slopes lined by orderly vineyards, lies the 15th century Abbey of Annunziata. Dark red with ripe berry fruits and pepper spice. On the palate cherry and strawberry, some spice, well balanced with savory chewy tannins on a medium finish ending with mineral notes. Tasting Sample.
Located halfway up the hill dominating the principal valley of Barolo, supported by steep slopes lined by orderly vineyards, lies the 15th century Abbey of Annunziata. Dark red with ripe berry fruits and pepper spice. On the palate cherry and strawberry, some spice, well balanced with savory chewy tannins on a medium finish ending with mineral notes. Tasting Sample.
Mar 1st, 2019
This is beautifully fruity - cherry, raspberry, tobacco. Super easy to drink with friends. Went great with charcuterie apps and marinara pasta dinner.
This is beautifully fruity - cherry, raspberry, tobacco. Super easy to drink with friends. Went great with charcuterie apps and marinara pasta dinner.
1 person found it helpfulApr 12th, 2020Had this about 10 months ago, still very nice. Located halfway up the hill dominating the principal valley of Barolo, supported by steep slopes lined by orderly vineyards, lies the 15th century Abbey of Annunziata. Dark Ruby with ripe berry fruits and pepper spice. On the palate cherry and strawberry, some spice, well balanced with savory chewy tannins on a medium finish ending with mineral notes. Great value. Tasting Sample.
Had this about 10 months ago, still very nice. Located halfway up the hill dominating the principal valley of Barolo, supported by steep slopes lined by orderly vineyards, lies the 15th century Abbey of Annunziata. Dark Ruby with ripe berry fruits and pepper spice. On the palate cherry and strawberry, some spice, well balanced with savory chewy tannins on a medium finish ending with mineral notes. Great value. Tasting Sample.
1 person found it helpfulDec 6th, 2019
Drank 6/5/19. Very nice with Rigatoni Bolognese.
Scents of red cherry, leather, and a hint of earth. Bright red fruit flavors of red cherry and strawberry, backed by medium tannins. A touch of spice on the medium, red fruit filled finish.
Very nice for the price (around $15 at Costco).
3/22/8/4/3 +50 =90 pts.
Drank 6/5/19. Very nice with Rigatoni Bolognese.
Scents of red cherry, leather, and a hint of earth. Bright red fruit flavors of red cherry and strawberry, backed by medium tannins. A touch of spice on the medium, red fruit filled finish.
Very nice for the price (around $15 at Costco).
3/22/8/4/3 +50 =90 pts.
A bit too much jam for me. Wine Cask. Wouldn’t buy again
A bit too much jam for me. Wine Cask. Wouldn’t buy again
Mar 24th, 2021
Kelly made a point of noting that this is a keeper
Kelly made a point of noting that this is a keeper
Mar 10th, 2021
Had the 2017 in December of 2020. Lighter body with a tartness that could be cherry or raspberry. Made my son think of sour beers like a cerise. Not overly sweet and not overtly tart. Nice entry level wine to the evening. Sipping with appetizers kind of wine.
Had the 2017 in December of 2020. Lighter body with a tartness that could be cherry or raspberry. Made my son think of sour beers like a cerise. Not overly sweet and not overtly tart. Nice entry level wine to the evening. Sipping with appetizers kind of wine.
Dec 22nd, 2020Harris Teeter. $21.00. Nice smooth tannins. Great Piedmont value.
Harris Teeter. $21.00. Nice smooth tannins. Great Piedmont value.
Apr 7th, 2020
Very tart and juicy. Almost too much so. Much better with a little time and some pizza!
Very tart and juicy. Almost too much so. Much better with a little time and some pizza!
Feb 14th, 2020