# Marcenasco (Renato Ratti)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Renato Ratti](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/renato-ratti.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/marcenasco-barolo-docg).

- **Producer:** Renato Ratti
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Marcenasco
- **Production area:** Marcenasco, La Morra
- **Harvest:** October, by hand
- **Vinification:** Hand-harvested in October, destemmed and crushed. Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks, with three to four weeks on the skins covering fermentation and post-fermentation maceration with a traditional submerged cap. About two years in 25 hl and 50 hl oak casks, then about one year in bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

The estate's original Barolo, first made in 1965 from the historic Marcenasco zone below the Annunziata abbey. Its label, created by Renato Ratti that year, shows the coat of arms of the local noble family, a black falcon on gold.

## Tasting notes

Garnet red. Liquorice and tobacco on the nose. Full and elegant on the palate.

## Food pairings

Spit-roasted and grilled red meats, game, white and red meat dishes from classic cuisine, aged cheeses.