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97 Points James Suckling
Assertive aromas of graphite, violets, mint and chalky minerality. A stunning, precise wine focused on elegance, with citrus flavors, a full body and lavish, velvety tannins supported by freshness. Long, youthful and savory aftertaste. Try from 2026, but best after 2030.
96 Points Wine Enthusiast
The flagship Barolo of the Ratti estate, sourced from the crus of La Morra, embodies grace and sophistication. This wine unfolds like an origami flower, revealing layers of violets, savory herbs, grilled red plum, and drying cherries. The palate is captivating, with wild mint and herbal notes playing devil's advocate to tart red fruits. Supported by elegant tannins, it is both soft and sturdy, offering a harmonious balance. A triumph of refinement and structure. Drink now - 2045.
95 Points Owen Bargreen
The world-class 2021 Renato Ratti ‘Marcenasco’ Barolo is a sensational release. It opens with a heady bouquet of cranberry and mulling spices alongside Mandarin orange zest and gorgeous red florals. The palate is tannic and mineral-laden, with worn leather and damp soil notes alongside peat moss and black truffle shavings. Showing fantastic finesse and texture, enjoy this beauty now and over the next fifteen plus years to come.
94 Points Jeb Dunnuck
The 2021 Barolo Marcenasco pours a reflective brick red color and offers a good deal of complexity and clarity on the nose, opening to notes of preserved orange, anise, cranberries, redcurrants, and minty herbs. The palate is similarly focused, with a refreshing energy and spine of acidity, well-defined and coiled tannins, and a zesty feel through the finish. It is a lovely wine from Ratti with a lot of personality that can age gracefully and improve over the coming 15 or more years. I would love to cover more of their wines in the future.
94 Points Wine Spectator
Macerated cherry and raspberry fruit is shaded by orange peel, iron and menthol flavors in this juicy red. Needs time to absorb the chewy tannins, with a mix of savory and fruity elements on the finish. Shows fine balance and length.
92 Points Vinous
The 2021 Barolo Marcenasco is gorgeous. It offers a captivating mix of La Morra finesse and structure, a pretty appealing combination in my book. Macerated cherry, leather, rose petal, incense and orange peel lend shades of exoticism throughout. This is such a gorgeous edition of the Marcenasco.
