We opened two different botlles and the first showed very young, still on the fruit(as it should be i think for a 2020) and vibrant
Second bottle looked more tertiary with a even more bricky appearance and scents of licorice, mushroom and tar.
Both where very fascinating, but at different stages of their life i would say.
Both had an intense explosion on the nose with the classic Rocche dell'Annunziata rose petals character.
Maybe we were just lucky to see the present and the future of this wine.
We opened two different botlles and the first showed very young, still on the fruit(as it should be i think for a 2020) and vibrant
Second bottle looked more tertiary with a even more bricky appearance and scents of licorice, mushroom and tar.
Both where very fascinating, but at different stages of their life i would say.
Both had an intense explosion on the nose with the classic Rocche dell'Annunziata rose petals character.
Maybe we were just lucky to see the present and the future of this wine.
May 28th, 2025
Medium Ruby with aromas of floral, dark berry fruits and oak notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, ripe cherry, licorice, tobacco and savory vanilla oak spice wrapped in tight firm tannins that need at least 5 more years to start showing finesse. Long finish ending with fruit and earthy mineral spice. Let this one sit for a while, it is a beauty.
Medium Ruby with aromas of floral, dark berry fruits and oak notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, ripe cherry, licorice, tobacco and savory vanilla oak spice wrapped in tight firm tannins that need at least 5 more years to start showing finesse. Long finish ending with fruit and earthy mineral spice. Let this one sit for a while, it is a beauty.
Sep 10th, 2021Medium Ruby with aromas of floral, dark berry fruits and oak notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, ripe cherry, licorice, tobacco and savory vanilla oak spice wrapped in tight firm tannins that need at least 5 more years to start showing finesse. Long finish ending with fruit and earthy mineral spice. Let this one sit for a while, it is a beauty.
Medium Ruby with aromas of floral, dark berry fruits and oak notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, ripe cherry, licorice, tobacco and savory vanilla oak spice wrapped in tight firm tannins that need at least 5 more years to start showing finesse. Long finish ending with fruit and earthy mineral spice. Let this one sit for a while, it is a beauty.
Jun 15th, 2021
Gorgeous cherry cola notes on the nose and real depth on the palate
Gorgeous cherry cola notes on the nose and real depth on the palate
3 people found it helpfulOct 31st, 2015
Bold & chewy, dark fruit, earthy. Delicious!
Bold & chewy, dark fruit, earthy. Delicious!
1 person found it helpfulFeb 29th, 2016
This wine is the best wine this winery has produced to date. Period. It captures this great vintage perfectly and while still youthful and fruity, it's also slowly starting to enter phase two, where we'll explore added complexity in terms of mineral elements, candied red fruit, fading flowers, licorice and gripping, yet silky tannins. The oak is already all gone - impressive showing.
This wine is the best wine this winery has produced to date. Period. It captures this great vintage perfectly and while still youthful and fruity, it's also slowly starting to enter phase two, where we'll explore added complexity in terms of mineral elements, candied red fruit, fading flowers, licorice and gripping, yet silky tannins. The oak is already all gone - impressive showing.
Apr 19th, 2016It's lovely. Ripe, silky and generous, this is best consumed prior to 2025, as it lacks the true backbone fir long term ageing. Mine will all be gone within five years.
It's lovely. Ripe, silky and generous, this is best consumed prior to 2025, as it lacks the true backbone fir long term ageing. Mine will all be gone within five years.
Apr 19th, 2016
In a really good place now, could be timing or just the generous 2011 vintage but this is quite enjoyable and polished right now.
In a really good place now, could be timing or just the generous 2011 vintage but this is quite enjoyable and polished right now.
Feb 24th, 2016As expected from the vintage, this is ready to go. Sweetly textured and packed with ripe red and blue forest fruit flavors.
As expected from the vintage, this is ready to go. Sweetly textured and packed with ripe red and blue forest fruit flavors.
Jun 13th, 2015In my opinion, this is the greatest wine ever at the Ratti estate. Captivating aromas of beautifully naked red fruits completed by a out-of-this-world, lifted floral perfume. Striking precision on the palate, with a great sense of place.
In my opinion, this is the greatest wine ever at the Ratti estate. Captivating aromas of beautifully naked red fruits completed by a out-of-this-world, lifted floral perfume. Striking precision on the palate, with a great sense of place.
Jun 13th, 2015
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
