Langhe Nebbiolo "Ochetti" DOC RATTI
Sommelier score | 92/100 | 2024 |
4 Grappoli AIS | 2020 | |
James Suckling | 92/100 | 2020 |
Winery | RATTI |
Denomination | Langhe Nebbiolo Doc |
Vintage | 2022 |
Grapes | 100% Nebbiolo |
Alcohol content | 14,50% |
Cl | 75cl |
Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
Code ICQRF | CN/4888 |
Winery headquarter | RATTI - La Morra (CN) - Frazione Annunziata, 7 |
Bottle size | Standard bottle |
Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Pasta with meat sauce, Gnocchi al ragù, Tortellini with meat sauce, Grilled meat, Cockerel grilled, Fillet with green pepper, Medium-aged cheeses |
Region | Piedmont (Italy) |
Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
Wine list | Nebbiolo |
From the vinification of 100% pure Nebbiolo grapes raised within the Ratti winery. The harvest takes place at the end of September and lasts until mid-October. Then the vinification in the cellar with the destemming-crushing of the bunches and the fermentation at a controlled temperature of 30ºC. The average duration of the maceration is 7-10 days. Then the aging of about a year.
Characteristics of this Langhe Nebbiolo
On organoleptic examination, it has a ruby red color that is not very intense. The bouquet is fine, delicate and persistent with hints of wild strawberry and raspberry. The taste is pleasantly bitter, velvety, light and full at the same time.
Recommended pairings tasting this Piedmont wine
Ideal with the first meat of the Piedmont tradition. Perfect also with the second courses of chicken and pork, cooked with light preparations; gives the best of itself with the escalopes of beef with mushrooms. The optimal serving temperature is 16ºC.