Renato Ratti

Marcenasco Barolo Nebbiolo

9.143 ratings
9.24 pro ratings
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

To my palate, Renato Ratti is one of those producers that seems to be gradually improving in quality. And while the wines tends to lean a bit “modern” with the shorter maceration times and use of some barrique, the “Marcenasco” designation is slightly more traditional and aged exclusively in large botti. The 2013 vintage pours a deep ruby with a translucent core. On the nose, the wine is intense with a stunning amount of tar and roses on the nose; like, all the tar and roses. There’s some desiccated red and black fruits in there too. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannins and medium+ acid. Again, red and dark fruits; some of them desiccated with licorice, porcini and dried herbs. There is an overwhelming charm that I found to be pretty compelling. A more elegantly-styled Barolo and while it’s not the most complex example, it hits the marks that one should expect from a good producer. I’m sure a “classic” vintage like 2013 helps some. The finish is long and savory and very satisfying. Pretty lovely stuff. Probably the best I’ve had from Ratti yet.

To my palate, Renato Ratti is one of those producers that seems to be gradually improving in quality. And while the wines tends to lean a bit “modern” with the shorter maceration times and use of some barrique, the “Marcenasco” designation is slightly more traditional and aged exclusively in large botti. The 2013 vintage pours a deep ruby with a translucent core. On the nose, the wine is intense with a stunning amount of tar and roses on the nose; like, all the tar and roses. There’s some desiccated red and black fruits in there too. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannins and medium+ acid. Again, red and dark fruits; some of them desiccated with licorice, porcini and dried herbs. There is an overwhelming charm that I found to be pretty compelling. A more elegantly-styled Barolo and while it’s not the most complex example, it hits the marks that one should expect from a good producer. I’m sure a “classic” vintage like 2013 helps some. The finish is long and savory and very satisfying. Pretty lovely stuff. Probably the best I’ve had from Ratti yet.

Dec 31st, 2021
Ryan Vento

Nice Barolo. Mint, potpourri, dried tobacco, sweet cherries, worn leather. Pronounced tannins. Needs more time to blossom, but drinks fine now nonetheless.

Nice Barolo. Mint, potpourri, dried tobacco, sweet cherries, worn leather. Pronounced tannins. Needs more time to blossom, but drinks fine now nonetheless.

Feb 2nd, 2020
Ineta Stephens

Beautiful,
Tannins little heavy, decanting necessary. Wonderfull anise, dark berries and little vanilla. Love it.

Beautiful,
Tannins little heavy, decanting necessary. Wonderfull anise, dark berries and little vanilla. Love it.

Aug 25th, 2019
JoAnna Kobernik

Very dry & crisp. Aerated but maybe could be better over time.

Very dry & crisp. Aerated but maybe could be better over time.

May 10th, 2019
Kimberly Anderson

Roses, tar and strawberries on the nose. Such an interesting wine! Unripe black plum, licorice and firm tannins. Needs at least 5 more years to be amazing.

Roses, tar and strawberries on the nose. Such an interesting wine! Unripe black plum, licorice and firm tannins. Needs at least 5 more years to be amazing.

Dec 29th, 2018
Stuart Rasley

Took about an hour to open up but after was delicious

Took about an hour to open up but after was delicious

Feb 15th, 2018
Danielle Manderioli

Delicious Barolo at 10th St pizza with Yen. She brought. Needed minute to breathe but all good now!!!

Delicious Barolo at 10th St pizza with Yen. She brought. Needed minute to breathe but all good now!!!

Feb 2nd, 2018
Andreas Eka

Hallonchokladig, träig doft. Lätt i kroppen och fin strävhet!

Hallonchokladig, träig doft. Lätt i kroppen och fin strävhet!

Aug 25th, 2017
Andrew Tsinikas

Ok. Silvio is better. Tannens are sharp and flattening

Ok. Silvio is better. Tannens are sharp and flattening

Jul 20th, 2017
Marcus Törnell

Gott, men gör sig bäst till mat.

Gott, men gör sig bäst till mat.

May 10th, 2017