2015 Barolo Marcenasco
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Ratti's 2015 Barolo Marcenasco is very pretty in its 50th anniversary. Soft, pliant and inviting, the Marcenasco captures all the best the vintage has to offer. Pretty floral and spiced notes add nuance to a core of sweet red berry fruit. Medium in body and racy, with lovely persistence, the 2015 has so much to offer. This is one of the finer recent versions of the Marcenasco I can remember tasting. The 2015 is flat out delicious. Another year or two in bottle will help the tannins soften a bit further.
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James Suckling
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This is a beautifully fully and generous expression from a vineyard that has historically been farmed by the Ratti family of La Morra. The Marcenasco cru is located directly under the winery, and although it is not in the official list of MGA crus, the vineyard name is registered to this winery. In the 2015 Barolo Marcenasco, you get the full fruit and dark berry nuances of the vintage with pretty softness and approachable, supple tannins. This wine celebrated its 50th anniversary (1965-2015) with this vintage. 60,000 bottles were produced.
The palate here has a very succulent and gently chalky edge with an array of fresh and dried cherries, spices and flowers. The palate has a juicy and succulent feel with fresh, musk-infused cherries, raspberries and anise. Drink or hold.