2021 Ratti ‘Marcenasco’ Barolo 1.5L

The flagship wine of the estate and a classic, elegant expression of La Morra Barolo. 100% Nebbiolo from three La Morra vineyards. Estate grown. 300-400m asl. 30 year old vines. Aged for 2 years in barrique and large Slavonian cask.

Vintage Notes from the Winemaker: A mild, wet winter with snowfall contibuted to water reserves. Despite early frost challenges, damage was minimal. Warm weather in April and May led to traditional fruit set timing. The Nebbiolo harvest ran from late September to mid-October. The vintage produced structured, age-worthy wines with concentrated flavors, despite lower yields.

97 points, James Suckling

Assertive aromas of graphite, violets, mint and chalky minerality. A stunning, precise wine focused on elegance, with citrus flavors, a full body and lavish, velvety tannins supported by freshness. Long, youthful and savory aftertaste. Try from 2026, but best after 2030.