{"product_id":"barolo-marcenasco-renato-ratti-1996","title":"Marcenasco Barolo Renato Ratti 1996","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1996 Marcenasco Barolo by Renato Ratti is a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) red wine from the prestigious Piedmont region in northwestern Italy. Meaning \"at the foot of the mountain,\" Piedmont is surrounded by the Alps and is globally recognized for its steep hills, particularly in the Langhe subregion. Here, the autumn morning fog protects the vineyards, allowing for a long and perfect ripening period. The 1996 vintage in this area is described as firm, earning a score of 91 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocated southwest of Alba, the Barolo appellation is deeply intertwined with the Nebbiolo grape. Nebbiolo is an Italian top-tier grape known for producing elegant wines with great structure, and it is the sole varietal used in this classic wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine originates from the Marcenasco vineyard. As detailed by the estate, the name derives from \"Marcenascum,\" the ancient denomination of the village, castle, and viticultural area of Annunziata. Historical records note that these vineyards were already highly valued in the 12th century. In 1479, the local Benedictine settlement passed to the Servants of Mary, who dedicated the abbey to the Santissima Annunziata. The estate proudly notes that the wine is still crafted from these historic Nebbiolo vineyards, maintaining an unchanged tradition. The bottle also features a crest bearing the Latin inscription \"PROBASTI ME ET CHOGNUISTI ME.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRenato Ratti is considered one of the most influential modern Barolo producers. After working in Brazil, Ratti returned to Piedmont and purchased his first vineyard, Marcenasco, in La Morra in 1965. Three years later, he built his winery in the ancient Abbey of L'Annunziata, which remains the company's headquarters today. Ratti's most groundbreaking contribution to the region was cartographic; he drew the first detailed map of Barolo's cru vineyards, marking 170 parcels and laying the foundation for the modern cru classification system. Following his passing in 1988, his son Pietro took over the estate, which today spans 50 hectares across La Morra, Mango, Costigliole d'Asti, and Dogliani.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Renato Ratti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57159300055366,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-768_e91942ca-e095-412f-b501-6cfd09d619e0.jpg?v=1787142617","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.dk\/en\/products\/barolo-marcenasco-renato-ratti-1996","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}