Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 8 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Brasato al Barolo
    Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin.
  • Tajarin with white truffle
    Truffle resonates with the wine's savoury core.
  • Aged Castelmagno
    Salt sharpens the red-fruit lift.

How to serve Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Marcenasco is the historic Ratti estate vineyard by the Annunziata abbey, the source of the house's benchmark La Morra Barolo.

  1. 1965: Ratti establishes the Marcenasco Barolo

Facts

Producer
Renato Ratti · visiting guide
Grapes
Nebbiolo (100%)
Classification
Barolo DOCG
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 40 to 70 at retail
Drinking window
8 to 25 from vintage

Frequently asked about Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco

What does Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Marcenasco is Ratti's classic La Morra Barolo, the wine on which the house built its reputation for elegant, approachable Nebbiolo.

When should I drink Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco?

Drink 8 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco?

Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin.

What grapes are in Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco?

The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.

Tags

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