RENATO RATTI, Barolo
VINTAGES was delighted to host our friend Pietro Ratti, owner & winemaker, on his last visit to Boston in June. Here are the eagerly anticipated 2005 Barolos that we tasted in his cellar in La Morra earlier this year. What more can we say? BRAVO, Pietro!
Note: VINTAGES is offering special pre-arrival pricing on these high-scoring wines (see below). Call 978-369-2545!

2005 RENATO RATTI Barolo “Marcenasco” $50 · 96pts Highly Recommended
“This fabulous Nebbiolo displays aromas of very ripe strawberry and cappuccino. Full-bodied, with super-velvety tannins and incredible concentration. All the tannins are coated with gorgeous fruit. Best after 2013. 5,000 cases. 96 pts.”- WS

2005 RENATO RATTI Barolo Conca $86 · 94pts
“Intense aromas of dried flowers and berries. Concentrated and full, with ripe fruit and supervelvety tannins. Long and gorgeous. Best after 2013. 575 cases. 94 pts.” - WS 

2005 RENATO RATTI Barolo Rocche $96 · 96pts
“Shows ripe strawberry and black cherry aromas, with hints of flowers. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and lots of fruit, vanilla and white pepper character. Long and rich. Best after 2012. 900 cases. 96 pts.“- WS

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