Renato Ratti

Battaglione Barbera d'Asti

8.936 ratings
8.84 pro ratings
Asti, Piedmont, Italy
Barbera
Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Ken Z
9.0

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.

Jun 5th, 2019
Sipping Fine Wine

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
Laura Bermudez

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, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine

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.

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
Jurgen Weiss

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
Kirk Webber

Spicy taste, fairly smooth

Spicy taste, fairly smooth

Mar 12th, 2021
Craig Marino

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
Diane Heyboer

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, 2020
Chris Sowick

Harris Teeter. $21.00. Nice smooth tannins. Great Piedmont value.

Harris Teeter. $21.00. Nice smooth tannins. Great Piedmont value.

Apr 7th, 2020
Angelo Casagrande

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