In the glass
What it pairs with
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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.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1965 — Ratti establishes the Marcenasco Barolo
Facts
- Producer
- Renato Ratti
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 40 to 70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1965
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.