Description
Renato Ratti was a hugely influential character in the history of Barolo who built his fabulous estate in La Morra renowned for a more modern style. He was instrumental for setting rules and policy of Barolo. He died in the late 1980s. The estate is now run by his son Pietro and long serving winemaker Massimo Martinelli who are making exceptional wines – polished and supple showcasing the characteristic elegance of La Morra, the highest village in the Barolo commune.
This Langhe Nebbiolo from the Ochetti vineyard is an ancient wine from the Roero district, which is on the other side of the Tanaro River from La Morra in the Barolo zone. The sandy hills produce a fragrant and fruit-driven Nebbiolo, with floral perfume, forest berry flavours and spice.
2018 is newly released … reviews on 2017 … 92 Points – James Suckling “Intense nose of dried lavender, raspberry coulis, tamarind and spice box. Round and generous on the palate with a layered approach to the blue fruit and tangy acidity to boot. Always a top nebbiolo. “
90+ Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate “This is a delightfully fresh and buoyant red wine with lots of dark fruit definition. The fruit for the 2017 Langhe Nebbiolo Ochetti comes from the Roero zone and its light, sandy soils. Here, you get the delicate berry tones of Nebbiolo with a bit more heft and heat from the warm vintage. Production is 90,000 bottles strong.” – Monica Larner
RRP $75 Our Price $59.99
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