"The 2019 Barolo Rocche Dell'Annunziata is spectacular. Aged for two years in 25 hectoliter Slavonian casks, it's bursting with aromas of licorice, raspberry liqueur, pressed roses and crushed stones. Full-bodied, with a weightless feel, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity, it has a continuous arc through the mid-palate, with no rough edges, and is packed with ripe red cherries, cedar, black tea and dried flowers." (Jeb Dunnuck 2023)
Features
Estate
Renato Ratti
Cuvée
Rocche dell' Annunziata
Vintage
2019
Designation
Barolo
Region
Italy
Grape varieties
100% Nebbiolo
Terroirs
La Morra region, Piedmont, hillside vineyards, rich clay-limestone and blue marl soils
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Destemmed and pressed, followed by 3 to 4 weeks of maceration, temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Breeding
2 years in French oak barrels and 25hl foudres and 1 year in bottle
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Garnet color
Nose
Delicate bouquet of rose and violet, hints of liquorice
Mouth
Warm, elegant tannins and long persistence
Serve
AT 14-16°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2045
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with jugged hare, Macaroonade with porcini mushrooms, truffled Brie de Meaux...
Renato Ratti
Barolo
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (guide 2023) 96/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
This stunning wine opens with a mix of tart red and blue berries, rose and sweet, savory spices that evolve into more savory, earthy notes. The palate is refined, framing the cherry sip with flavors of tobacco and wild herbs almost in unison. The finish is sublime, with vibrant acidity and fine tannins that will give this wine life for years to come.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (guide 2023) 97/100
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
This stunning wine opens with a mix of tart red and blue berries, rose and sweet, savory spices that evolve into more savory, earthy notes. The palate is refined, framing the cherry sip with flavors of tobacco and wild herbs almost in unison. The finish is sublime, with vibrant acidity and fine tannins that will give this wine life for years to come.
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2023) 97/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
About the wine:
Lots of dried flowers give it a fragrant character, along with berries and citrus. Also hibiscus water. Full-bodied and chewy, with plenty of tannin and lively acidity. Subtle plum and strawberry character. Muscular and well-shaped. Needs time. Try after 2028.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (guide 2023) 95+/100
About the wine:
The 2019 Barolo Rocche Dell'Annunziata is spectacular. Aged for two years in 25 hectoliter Slavonian casks, it's bursting with aromas of licorice, raspberry liqueur, pressed roses and crushed stones. Full-bodied, with a feeling of weightlessness, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity, it has a continuous arc on the mid-palate, with no rough edges, and is packed with ripe red cherries, cedar, black tea and dried flowers. Drink between 2025 and 2045.
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