Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco 2016

Lifted and perfumed from the first pour. Orange zest, red cherry, dried rose and white pepper float through the nose with an airy, almost translucent quality, this is Nebbiolo in a lighter, more ethereal register. On the palate the fruit stays bright and fragrant, with fine tannins and just enough structure to give it shape without weight. It's a graceful, approachable Barolo built for the medium term. Drink 2024–2031.