COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
100% Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Renato Ratti
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Marcenasco Barolo from Renato Ratti is a distinguished wine with deep historical roots, originating from a vineyard documented as early as the 12th century. Renato Ratti himself was instrumental in popularizing the concept of single-vineyard 'cru' wines in Barolo, releasing the first Marcenasco vintage in 1965. This wine represents an elegant and classic expression from the La Morra sub-region, celebrated for its balance and finesse. The 2021 vintage, characterized by a challenging yet ultimately rewarding growing season, has yielded a wine of notable structure, concentration, and clarity, embodying the estate's philosophy of terroir expression and age-worthiness.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€70
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Documents from the 12th century mention Nebbiolo cultivation in the 'Marcenascum' area.
Fact 02
Marcenasco was Renato Ratti's first single-vineyard Barolo bottling in 1965.
Fact 03
The vineyard is located near the historic Annunziata Abbey.
Fact 04
The 2021 vintage was recognized as #65 in James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of Italy 2025.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Marcenasco Barolo begins with hand-harvested Nebbiolo grapes from the La Morra sub-region. After de-stemming and pressing, the grapes undergo alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by an extended maceration period of three to four weeks on the skins to maximize extraction. Malolactic fermentation also takes place in steel. The wine is then aged for approximately two years in large Slavonian oak barrels (25 hl and 50 hl). Finally, it rests in the bottle for about a year before release, allowing for integration and development. The estate's approach emphasizes respect for terroir and the creation of elegant, age-worthy wines.
