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Marcenasco

Barolo Red Blend

Renato Ratti Marcenasco is a captivating red blend hailing from the renowned Barolo region, celebrated for its remarkable terroir and exemplary winemaking traditions. This exquisite wine showcases a medium-bodied profile, enveloping the palate with a delightful interplay of flavors. Its acidity is high, offering a bright and lively freshness that balances perfectly with the rich, layered fruit intensity, which is prominent and showcases alluring notes of ripe cherries and dark berries. The tannins are notable, providing structure and a firm backbone, which enhances the wine's aging potential. With a dryness that lends itself to a seamless finish, Renato Ratti Marcenasco is a splendid choice for those seeking a refined and elegant expression of Barolo's finest characteristics.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry, Leather, Earth

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Color Intensity Color Intensity 0

Low High

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Pronounced

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 3

Low High

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Region:


Barolo
Barolo

Revered as the "king of wines" and the "wine of kings," Barolo is one of Italy's top red wines. Don't let its pale color fool you—a good Barolo packs a serious punch. Barolo is made from Nebbiolo, a grape that is famously complex, with a love-it-or-hate-it potpourri aroma often described as "tar and roses." As well as these savory and floral notes, other flavors you might find in your glass include red cherry, star anise and leather. While there are a lot of good Nebbiolo wines made in Piedmont, to gain the name "Barolo" a wine must come from the Barolo region. The wine also needs to spend 40 months aging before release, with at least 18 of those months spent in oak barrels. The DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) classification is the top tier for Italian wine classifications. It controls production methods and wine quality. Strict rules oversee the production of DOCG designated wines, including allowed varietals, winemaking procedures, barrel and bottle aging methods, grape ripeness and limits on grape yields during harvest. DOCG wines are also required to be officially tasted. DOCG bottles have numbered government seals across the neck of the bottle to prevent forgery.

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