Renato Ratti Marcenasco Barolo Nebbiolo 2005

Ratings on Delectable

Jay Kline Delectable Pro

Brought to my parents place for a socially distant, outdoor dinner on their driveway. Holly and I celebrated 15 years of marriage last week so we thought this might be fun to share. Popped and poured with the cork intact and little sign of any seepage. In the glass, this was a light garnet color but showing a good amount of sediment. On the nose, there was an initial impression of stewed cherries but that disappeared rather quickly and freshened up within about ten minutes of air. It evolved into ripe red fruits, dry leaf tobacco, tar, and mushrooms. On the palate, it was cherries, tar, dried herbs and earthy characteristics. While the attack was sweet, the finish was long with firm drying tannin; very satisfying with good acid. This is drinking very well right now.

Brought to my parents place for a socially distant, outdoor dinner on their driveway. Holly and I celebrated 15 years of marriage last week so we thought this might be fun to share. Popped and poured with the cork intact and little sign of any seepage. In the glass, this was a light garnet color but showing a good amount of sediment. On the nose, there was an initial impression of stewed cherries but that disappeared rather quickly and freshened up within about ten minutes of air. It evolved into ripe red fruits, dry leaf tobacco, tar, and mushrooms. On the palate, it was cherries, tar, dried herbs and earthy characteristics. While the attack was sweet, the finish was long with firm drying tannin; very satisfying with good acid. This is drinking very well right now.

9.2

Julio Armas Delectable Pro

2005 Renato Ratti Marcenasco Baloro from La Morra! Enjoyed every sip! Can be classified ad a traditional style Barolo will surely become palate friendly with more time in the cellar.

2005 Renato Ratti Marcenasco Baloro from La Morra! Enjoyed every sip! Can be classified ad a traditional style Barolo will surely become palate friendly with more time in the cellar.

8.7

Melanie Brain Delectable Pro

Amazing density, rose petal tar and warm spicy oak. Drinking beautifully now

Amazing density, rose petal tar and warm spicy oak. Drinking beautifully now

9.5

Adam Knoerzer Delectable Pro

Tarry in the best way with dark fruits and a licorice-y note.

Tarry in the best way with dark fruits and a licorice-y note.

9.1

Karen Troisi Delectable Pro

Give this one a healthy decant - 60 minutes wasn't enough. Wine really opened up after dinner.

Give this one a healthy decant - 60 minutes wasn't enough. Wine really opened up after dinner.

8.9

Zak Kilson Delectable Pro

Happy Saturday! Cheers! #wine

Happy Saturday! Cheers! #wine

8.7

Laith A

Well damn!! This was a perfect pairing with pasta with burrata and tomato sauce!! Medium minus tannins but otherwise smooth.. hints of oregano and thyme, iodine, saline, mushrooms, Sous bois, leather, light red fruit.. outstanding Barolo!

Well damn!! This was a perfect pairing with pasta with burrata and tomato sauce!! Medium minus tannins but otherwise smooth.. hints of oregano and thyme, iodine, saline, mushrooms, Sous bois, leather, light red fruit.. outstanding Barolo!

9.4

Jean-Philip Journeault

2005

2005

9.2

Marcin Kortylewski

Well worth the wait, 2005 is gorgeous after some decanter time, Italian burgundy.

Well worth the wait, 2005 is gorgeous after some decanter time, Italian burgundy.

9.3

Edward Chung

Just lovely with cheese, pasta, red sauce... yum! Definitely a very food friendly wine.

Just lovely with cheese, pasta, red sauce... yum! Definitely a very food friendly wine.

9.2

WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.