Barbera d'Alba 'Battaglione' Renato Ratti 2022
Ratti Renato

Barbera d'Alba 'Battaglione' Renato Ratti 2022

"Battaglione" is a Barbera d'Alba with an intense and fruity profile, refined for a year in wooden barrels of different sizes. After an initial and intense fruity note, it is expressed on the nose with hints of wild spices, violet and toasted nuances. On the palate it reveals a good gustatory mass, streamlined by a long and persistent freshness

£20.10
Awards
87Veronelli
91Robert Parker
90Wine Spectator
90James Suckling

Features

Denomination

Barbera d'Alba DOC

Vines

Barbera 100%

Tipologia

Region

Alcohol content

14.5 %

Format

75 cl Bottle

Vinification

Alcoholic fermentation in steel at controlled temperature with maceration on the skins for 7-10 days

Aging

12 months in wood barrels of different capacity

Additional Notes

Contains sulfites

BARBERA D'ALBA 'BATTAGLIONE' RENATO RATTI 2022 DESCRIPTION

The "Battaglione" Barbera d'Alba by Renato Ratti immediately communicates elegance and harmony. The balance that can be perceived during tasting is the result of a perfect mix of freshness and structure that pays credit to the great work done by the Renato Ratti winery during vinification. On the nose then emerges its soul, a character in which the fruit is exalted, declined with different nuances that trace a progression of enveloping notes. A bottle that celebrates Piedmont's winemaking traditions, in which Barbera plays a fundamental role.

This Renato Ratti "Battaglione" is a Barbera d'Alba that originates from the grapes of a variety that has always been widely cultivated within the regional borders of Piedmont, the Barbera. The Renato Ratti winery harvests this variety between the end of September and the beginning of October, when the berries have reached full ripeness. After destemming the bunches and pressing the grapes, the must obtained ferments in stainless steel containers at a controlled temperature of between 28 and 30 degrees. Maceration lasts an average of 7-10 days. This is followed by ageing, which takes place for 12 months in wooden barrels of various capacities.

Barbera d'Alba "Battaglione" announces itself to the eye with an intense ruby red colour, characterised by light reflections tending towards purple on the rim. The nose has substantially fruity notes, enhanced by lighter touches of undergrowth, spices and macerated flowers. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, round and supple, with a mouthfeel endowed with good freshness; it ends with a finish that is surprising for its persistence. A bottle signed by the Renato Ratti winery that obtains interesting scores in some of the most important national sector guides, demonstrating its excellent workmanship.

Colour

Deep red ruby with purple highlights

Scent

Intense notes of fruit in all its variations (crunchy, ripe and in spirit), undergrowth, wilds spices, violet macerated and toasted touches of chocolate and coffee

Taste

Fresh and round, very drinkable and soft, with a long persistence

Temperature
16°-18°C
When to drink
Wine good to drink now, but that can have a beautiful evolution after resting for a while in your cellar
Glass
Medium open goblet
Perfect for young and medium bodied red wines which don't require excessive oxygenation to open. The opening, slightly tighter than the body of the glass, favors the concentration of aromas towards the nose, enhancing the perception of aromas and limiting the dispersion
Longevity
You can easily cellar it for 2-3 years
GuideYearScoreQuote
Veronelli202187 / 100Very Good Wine
Robert Parker202091 / 100Outstanding Wine
Wine Spectator202090 / 100Outstanding Wine
James Suckling202290 / 100Outstanding Wine

Ratti Renato

Foundation Year1965
Vineyard hectares35
Annual production350.000 bt
WinemakerPietro Ratti
AddressCantina Renato Ratti, Frazione Annunziata, 7 - 12064 La Morra (CN)

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