Pietro Ratti turned in a terrific performance with his Barolos in the 2008. This bottling shows dense pigmentation and impressively deep aromas and flavors rooted in dark-toned fruit. Wood influence is subtle on the nose and more prominent on the palate, but the sheer energy of the fruit prevents any drying in the wine’s finish until the fruit has made a very lasting impression.
Renato Ratti, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2008
By Michael Franz