Langhe Nebbiolo is the little brother of Barolo and Barbaresco. More importantly, it is a drink-now and wallet friendly option for Nebbiolo lovers. Ratti retains the classic punch of rose petal, tart red fruit, and tar that makes Nebbiolo so special. Even better, the rich tannin and acid structure of this wine make it easy to pair with a wide variety of foods and it is widely available on the market. I’ve enjoyed several different vintages of Ratti’s Orchetti and it consistently impresses me. Pour this at your next barbeque and watch your wine friends come back for seconds.
Ratti, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC (Piedmont, Italy) 2021
By Vince Simmon