Renato Ratti Rocche dell'Annunziata Barolo 2015
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The single-vineyard Rocche dell’Annunziata is our most elegant, complex and long-lasting Barolo, offering the refined, silky tannins and bright acidity typical of the site. Complex yet delicate aromas of wild berries, juniper and florals offer an intriguing glimpse of this soulful Barolo. The deep, layered palate offers notes of crushed raspberries, red currant, bright red cherry and baking spice before a long, balanced finish marked by fine-grained tannins. Tremendously age-worthy, this Barolo will age beautifully for more than 20 years.
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James Suckling
A chewy and polished red with berry and tile character and hints of plums. Medium-to full-bodied. Chewy tannins that are polished and firm. Very pretty. One of the best ever. Better after 2021.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Pietro Ratti's 2015 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata is the most structured and firmly textured of the Barolos presented in this tasting of new releases. This wine is tight and compact at its core, but it needs a little prodding and swirling of the glass before it hints at the grandeur and the layering of fruit nuances embedded in its very DNA. Just give it time, this wine requires a little extra patience before it fully blossoms. All those beautiful Nebbiolo complexities are hidden just below the surface and will emerge with more bottle aging. Only 5,000 bottles were made.
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Wine Spectator
This red exudes macerated cherry, strawberry, rose and subtle incense aromas and flavors. Elegant, though firmly structured, with fine balance and well-integrated tannins. Fruit, licorice and spice accents linger. Best from 2021 through 2036.
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Wine Enthusiast
Aromas of spice, woodland berry, pressed rose, coconut and French oak form the nose. The taut, linear palate offers raspberry compote, licorice, espresso, vanilla and sage. Tightly knit, closegrained tannins leave a firm, drying finish. Drink 2023–2035.
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This is a classic La Morra wine from a classic producer, albeit one with modernist leanings. Pietro Ratti isn't looking for extreme extraction or power, but aims for finesse. The oak is discernible on the nose but lively aromas of cherries and violets still pierce through. It's full-bodied, with ample weight of fruit and an underlying softness that's fortunately balanced by its concentration of fruit. The tannins give some structure and persistence. Drinking Window 2020 - 2035
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Located halfway up the hill dominating the principal valley of Barolo, buttressed by steep slopes lined by orderly vineyards, lies a precious jewel from the 15th century: the Abbey of Annunziata.
As the monks historically produced wine from the grapes of the surrounding hillsides, today, remembering their lessons, incomparable wines are produced.
From the 100 acres of vineyards, the Renato Ratti winery produces around 150,000 bottles from the traditional denominations of the area: Barolo, Nebbiolo d'Alba, Barbera d'Alba, Dolcetto d'Alba.
The modern and innovative philosophy of vinification introduced since the 60's by Renato Ratti, is today in the hands of his son Pietro and his nephew Massimo Martinelli.