Renato Ratti Serradenari Barolo DOCG 2021
(Piedmont, Italy) 750mL - [JS 96] [DM 95]

About the Winery: 

With a history that dates back to the 1960s, Renato Ratti has long been an innovator of Barolos in the Piedmont region, where he developed new techniques for Italian wines such as in-bottle refinement. Active in writing the rules and regulations for Alba which include the coveted DOCG label, Renato Ratti was one of the prime movers in bringing the wines of Piedmont and Italy to international prominence. Today the reins rest in the hands of his son Pietro and his nephew Massimo Martinelli.

About this wine:

First produced in 2019, this wine comes from the highest part of La Morra, at almost 500 meters above sea level in a marvelous natural amphitheater with a view of the Piedmontese Alps. The estate covers an area of approx. 4.5 hectares with South/South-West exposure and vines varying in age between 20 and 40 years, on the typical land formation of La Morra.

Ratings & Reviews:

96 Points - James Suckling:

"Very composed and attractive aromas of violets, underbrush and wild berries. The palate is firm but balanced, with precise tannins and a linear core of fruit that is flavorful and firm at the end. Very well constructed. Needs a few years to shine. Best from 2027." (Jan 2025)

95 Points - Decanter Magazine:

"The 2021 harvest was, for its freshness and balance, a vintage of a bygone era. The grapes were harvested in the second half of October and underwent a 30-day maceration on the skins. Aged for a year in barriques (25% new) then in large casks. The bouquet is varied, with notes of fleshy fruit and sweet spices that gradually give way to sensations of powder and small berries. Medium-bodied, with silky, refined and stylised tannins, while the acidity is invigorating. A perfect ‘high-altitude Barolo’." - Tiziano Gaia (July 2025)