Renato Ratti Langhe Nebbiolo 'Occhetti' 2020 - Barolo, Italy

91/100 Decanter (2019 Vintage)
91/100 Robert Parker (2019 Vintage)
89/100 Wine Spectator (2019 Vintage)
90/100 James Suckling (2018 Vintage)
90/100 Robert Parker (2018 Vintage)
88/100 Wine Spectator (2018 Vintage)
90/100 Cellar Tracker (2018 VIntage)
92/100 James Suckling (2017 Vintage)
90/100 Robert Parker (2017 Vintage)
89/100 Cellar Tracker (2017 Vintage)
92/100 James Suckling (2016 Vintage)
92/100 Wine Spectator (2016 Vintage)
92/100 James Suckling (2016 vintage)
92/100 Wine Spectator (2016 vintage)
91/100 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2016 vintage)
16/20 Jancis Robinson (2015 Vintage)


Bronze Medal - The TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2021 (2018 Vintage)
Bronze Medal - The TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2020 (2018 Vintage)

Decanter: "This version of Langhe Nebbiolo named Ochetti, is an historical wine for Ratti, as they have been producing it for 50 years. The grapes are sourced primarily from the sandy soils of the Roero district, where the tannins of Nebbiolo are much more rounded upon release. 2019 was a powerful year with ideal ripeness. Medium-full on the palate; aromas of fresh red cherry, rosemary and pink roses, with very good acidity and impressive persistence- Drinking Window 2022 - 2032.” (2019 Vintage)

Robert Parker: "Softly pliant and silky, the Renato Ratti 2019 Langhe Nebbiolo Ochetti shows fine and nuanced detailing with lots of genuine and delicate character of the grape. The fruit is subtle in this wine, but the bouquet affords more room to crushed stone, blue flower and powdered licorice. The wine's finely shaped texture would work next to a simple plate of egg noodles and grated Parmigiano. Production is an impressive 100,000 bottles.” (2019 Vintage)

The Winemaker: "Renato Ratti Nebbiolo Ochetti is an elegant and fragrant red, ruby red in color. The nose expresses a fine and persistent bouquet with hints reminiscent of wild strawberries and raspberries. In the mouth, it is pleasantly bitter, velvety, light and full at the same time. Perfect in combination with skewered and grilled red meats, game, fondue with truffles, agnolotti, traditional white and red meat dishes enriched with spicy sauces." (2019 vintage)

James Suckling: "A fresh, clean nebbiolo with candied cherries, watermelon and some citrus. Medium body. Crisp finish. Serve slightly chilled. Drink now.” (2018 Vintage)

Robert Parker: "Here's another bottle in the little solider series from this estate in La Morra. Each bottle in this group depicts an old military uniform on its front label. The Renato Ratti 2018 Langhe Nebbiolo Ochetti is a very fragrant and light expression. The wine reveals wild berry and tangy forest fruit with some bitter almond and a good dose of camphor ash or licorice that builds some nice complexity into the bouquet.” (2018 Vintage)

Wine Spectator: “ Aromas of Mediterranean scrub augment the cherry, raspberry and floral notes in this agile red. Its flavors are delicate, yet there is nothing subtle about the resonant tannins. Fine balance and length. Drink now through . 8,333 cases made, 5,400 cases imported. — BS” (2018 Vintage)

James Suckling: "Intense nose of dried lavender, raspberry coulis, tamarind and spice box. Round and generous on the palate with a layered approach to the blue fruit and tangy acidity to boot. Always a top nebbiolo. Drink now.” (2017 Vintage)

Robert Parker: "This is a delightfully fresh and buoyant red wine with lots of dark fruit definition. The fruit for the 2017 Langhe Nebbiolo Ochetti comes from the Roero zone and its light, sandy soils. Here, you get the delicate berry tones of Nebbiolo with a bit more heft and heat from the warm vintage. Production is 90,000 bottles strong.” (2017 Vintage)

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "Here's a great value wine. The wine offers tangy and rich fruit with wild berry and red rose aromas. The primary fruit is intense and rich, much more so than your average Langhe Nebbiolo. This wine shows extreme varietal purity with good power and momentum. If you are in the mood for Nebbiolo but don't want the formality of a Barolo, this wine is a great choice. It sees one year of oak aging." (2016 Vintage)

James Suckling - "Shows much more intensity of fruit than most with fruit tea, hibiscus, citrus and raspberry cheesecake, as well as a touch of cloves and vanilla. Medium body, a sturdy frame of firm tannins and a juicy finish." (2016 Vintage)

Wine Spectator - "Offering a mix of bright cherry, black currant, savory mineral and wild herb aromas and flavors, this is both lively and dense. Strikes a fine balance between all the elements, ending in a resonant aftertaste." (2016 Vintage)

Renato Ratti is a wine producer located in Barolo in northwestern Italy. It makes a wide range of wines from a number of Piedmont DOC and DOCG appellations, including Barolo, Dolcetto d'Alba, Barbera d'Alba, Barbera d'Asti and Monferrato. Renato Ratti spent time in Brazil producing Vermouth and sparkling wines before returning to his home in Piedmont in 1965. He purchased his first vineyard in the La Morra area and began making wines labelled with his own name. Along with the standard Nebbiolo, Ratti also grows Barbera, Dolcetto, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc.

Renato Ratti makes three single-vineyard Barolos, from the Marcenasco, Conca and Rocche dell Annunziata cru vineyards. These are the top offerings from the estate and can be cellared for up to 20 years. Along with the range of classic Piedmont wines from Alba and Asti, Ratti also makes a varietal Sauvignon Blanc wine called I Cedri and a blend of Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot called Villa Pattono, both of which are labelled under the Monferrato DOC.

8Wines: "The Ratti family are true Nebbiolo experts and have been working this land since the 1960s when Renato Ratti returned home from working in Brazil to pursue his dream of making his own wine. He purchased his first vineyard close to the Abbey of L’Annunziata in La Morra and became a pioneer in the Barolo region, making one of the area’s first single-vineyard wines and creating detailed maps of Barolo’s historical crus."

Barolo is a traditional hillside village in the rolling hills of Piedmont, northwestern Italy. The vineyards and wineries there have long been famous for producing some of Italy's very finest red wines – predominantly from the region's signature grape variety, Nebbiolo.

Nebbiolo is the grape variety behind the top-quality red wines of Piedmont, northwestern Italy, the most notable of which are Barolo and Barbaresco. Nebbiolo wines are distinguished by their strong tannins, high acidity and distinctive scent – often described as "tar and roses". They also tend to lose color. Within just a few years of vintage, most Nebbiolo wines begin fading from deep, violet-tinged ruby to a beautiful brick orange.