"One of the best Barolos of the vintage, this marvel opens with aromas of rose, forest berries, undergrowth and new leather. Superb and simply delicious, the full-bodied palate is full of flavor and finesse, with aromas of crushed raspberry, ripe red cherry, cake spice and licorice, all accompanied by taut, silky tannins. Fresh acidity maintains the balance. Although already fantastic, it also shows great aging potential. Drink between 2024 and 2038. (Wine Enthusiast 2022).
Features
Estate
Renato Ratti
Cuvée
Conca
Vintage
2018
Designation
Barolo
Region
Italy
Grape varieties
100% Nebbiolo
Terroirs
Blue marl from Conca dell'Abbazia (La Morra)
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Maceration for 7 to 10 days
Breeding
2 years in French oak barrels and 25hl tuns
Alcohol content
14.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Beautiful garnet-red colour
Nose
Delicate and persistent, with notes of liquorice, mint and Lebanese cedar.
Mouth
Fresh, powerful and pleasantly tannic
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with roasted or grilled red meats, osso bucco alla milanese, truffle macaroni, aged cheese platters...
Renato Ratti
Barolo
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (guide 2022) 94/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2018 Barolo Conca is dense and beautifully intense with cassis, sour cherry, wild rose and blue lilac. The wine's inner structure is fine and delicate, with light aromas of spice, licorice and toast on the edges. Barolo Conca shows great elegance and a long, refined finish.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated wine (guide 2022) 97/100
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
One of the best Barolos of the vintage, this marvel opens with aromas of rose, forest berries, undergrowth and new leather. Superb and simply delicious, the full-bodied palate is full of flavor and finesse, with aromas of crushed raspberry, ripe red cherry, cake spice and licorice, all accompanied by taut, silky tannins. Fresh acidity maintains the balance. Although already fantastic, it also shows great aging potential. Drink between 2024 and 2038.
James Suckling
Rated wine (guide 2022) 93/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
About the wine:
Aromas of dried cherries with some spice and a hint of roasted orange peel. Medium- to full-bodied, with a silky texture and an almost creamy mouthfeel. Intense, savory finish. Very fine tannins develop a little towards the end. The overall structure is lighter this year, but the intensity and concentration are not lacking. Drink from 2024.
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