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 Rocche dell'Annunziata
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
Renato Ratti pioneered single-vineyard Barolo at the Annunziata abbey in 1965; the Rocche dell'Annunziata is the estate's flagship cru.
- 1965 — Renato Ratti pioneers single-vineyard Barolo in La Morra
Facts
- Producer
- Renato Ratti
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 70 to 130 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1965
Frequently asked about Renato Ratti Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata
What does Renato Ratti Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the great Rocche dell'Annunziata cru in La Morra, Ratti's flagship is a refined, perfumed Barolo in the elegant style the house pioneered.
When should I drink Renato Ratti Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata?
Drink 10 to 30 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 Rocche dell'Annunziata?
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 Rocche dell'Annunziata?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.