Renato Ratti Ochetti Nebbiolo 2016
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James Suckling
Shows much more intensity of fruit than most with fruit tea, hibiscus, citrus and raspberry cheesecake, as well as a touch of cloves and vanilla. Medium body, a sturdy frame of firm tannins and a juicy finish.
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Wine Spectator
Offering a mix of bright cherry, black currant, savory mineral and wild herb aromas and flavors, this is both lively and dense. Strikes a fine balance between all the elements, ending in a resonant aftertaste. Drink now through 2025.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Here's a great value wine. The Renato Ratti 2016 Langhe Nebbiolo Ochetti offers tangy and rich fruit with wild berry and red rose aromas. The primary fruit is intense and rich, much more so than your average Langhe Nebbiolo. This wine shows extreme varietal purity with good power and momentum. If you are in the mood for Nebbiolo but don't want the formality of a Barolo, this wine is a great choice. It sees one year of oak aging.
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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.
Attracting the most glory, prestige and fame to the Piedmont region, Nebbiolo in all of its expressions—Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, Ghemme and Gattinara—creates a complex wine, truly unique for its delicate qualities combined with strength and a great potential to improve over time.
But Nebbiolo isn’t all there is to red wine from Piedmont! Barbera is the most planted variety and historically most popular as a dependable, food-friendly, everyday wine.
Beyond these two, a surprising number of red varieties call Piedmont their home. Worth a try include Dolcetto for its bold concentration and aromas of spice cake. Other grapes to investigate include Freisa, Croatina, Brachetto, Grignolino and Pelaverga.