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2019 Ratti, Renato - Barolo Rocche Annunziata
Ratti, Renato
SKU 94978

2019 Ratti, Renato - Barolo Rocche Annunziata

$139.00 - $139.00
$139.00
$139.00 - $139.00
$139.00
Availability:
12 available

A benchmark expression of the La Morra cru, the 2019 Renato Ratti Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata showcases the precise structure and refined aroma typical of Piedmont’s most celebrated Nebbiolo zones. Harvested exclusively from the historic Rocche dell’Annunziata vineyard, the fruit thrives in the region’s calcareous marl soils, producing a single-cru bottling that balances intensity with remarkable finesse. The 2019 growing season delivered a vintage marked by steady ripening and healthy autumn rains, preserving vibrant acidity while allowing grapes to reach full phenolic maturity.

On the nose, the wine opens with concentrated scents of dried rose petals, crushed violet, sour cherry, and star anise, gradually revealing deeper layers of cedar, damp earth, and graphite. Fine, polished tannins support a medium-weight palate, leading into a long, saline finish that lingers pleasantly. As it breathes, secondary characteristics of cured tobacco, leather, and sweet spice emerge, reflecting the wine’s Langhe terroir.

This structured Italian red pairs exceptionally well with traditional Northern Italian preparations such as slow-braised wild boar ragù, truffle-finished Tagliatelle, or aged Parmigiano-Reggiano. It also complements herb-crusted roast lamb and mushroom-heavy pilafs. For optimal enjoyment, decant at least forty-five minutes before serving and store between 62–65°F (16–18°C). The wine maintains reliable aging potential through the mid-2030s while offering a smooth, complex experience with proper cellaring attention.

96 Points
"Pietro Ratti's 2019 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata opens to a delineated bouquet with a mineral note or iodine that dovetails into purple berry fruit and lots of dried red rose and crushed flower. That evident floral imprint is something I often find in the wines that come from this side of La Morra in the south-facing ridge of vines in Rocche dell'Annunziata. With more time in the glass, the mineral note pushes to the forefront of this elegantly contoured mid-weight Barolo. The wine is powerful and tight but beautifully fragrant at the same time. Production is 6,000 bottles."
—Monica Larner-Wine Advocate
Appellation: Barolo DOCG
Vintage: 2019
Variety: Nebbiolo
Region: Piemonte
Country: Italy
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Ratti, Renato
Ratti, Renato

A benchmark expression of the La Morra cru, the 2019 Renato Ratti Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata showcases the precise structure and refined aroma typical of Piedmont’s most celebrated Nebbiolo zones. Harvested exclusively from the historic Rocche dell’Annunziata vineyard, the fruit thrives in the region’s calcareous marl soils, producing a single-cru bottling that balances intensity with remarkable finesse. The 2019 growing season delivered a vintage marked by steady ripening and healthy autumn rains, preserving vibrant acidity while allowing grapes to reach full phenolic maturity.

On the nose, the wine opens with concentrated scents of dried rose petals, crushed violet, sour cherry, and star anise, gradually revealing deeper layers of cedar, damp earth, and graphite. Fine, polished tannins support a medium-weight palate, leading into a long, saline finish that lingers pleasantly. As it breathes, secondary characteristics of cured tobacco, leather, and sweet spice emerge, reflecting the wine’s Langhe terroir.

This structured Italian red pairs exceptionally well with traditional Northern Italian preparations such as slow-braised wild boar ragù, truffle-finished Tagliatelle, or aged Parmigiano-Reggiano. It also complements herb-crusted roast lamb and mushroom-heavy pilafs. For optimal enjoyment, decant at least forty-five minutes before serving and store between 62–65°F (16–18°C). The wine maintains reliable aging potential through the mid-2030s while offering a smooth, complex experience with proper cellaring attention.

96 Points
"Pietro Ratti's 2019 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata opens to a delineated bouquet with a mineral note or iodine that dovetails into purple berry fruit and lots of dried red rose and crushed flower. That evident floral imprint is something I often find in the wines that come from this side of La Morra in the south-facing ridge of vines in Rocche dell'Annunziata. With more time in the glass, the mineral note pushes to the forefront of this elegantly contoured mid-weight Barolo. The wine is powerful and tight but beautifully fragrant at the same time. Production is 6,000 bottles."
—Monica Larner-Wine Advocate
Appellation: Barolo DOCG
Vintage: 2019
Variety: Nebbiolo
Region: Piemonte
Country: Italy
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Ratti, Renato