Barolo, 1970 Red Wine
Renato Ratti - Marcenesco
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 13%
Price:
£249.00
Description
The 1970 vintage is considered one of the classic years of the 20th century for Barolo, marking a turning point in the region’s history. It was a warm, balanced growing season that delivered fully ripened Nebbiolo grapes with exceptional structure and longevity. Produced during the pioneering early years of Renato Ratti’s estate, this wine reflects his revolutionary approach to Barolo: careful vineyard selection, shorter maceration times, and a focus on elegance and terroir expression over sheer power. More than five decades on, the 1970 vintage stands as a remarkable example of traditional Barolo at its peak maturity.
Appearance & Nose
Now fully mature, this Barolo shows a deep garnet core with brick-orange highlights at the rim. The bouquet is complex and ethereal, offering layers of dried cherry, rose petal, truffle, tobacco leaf, and forest floor, alongside subtle hints of leather, cedar, and balsamic spice that only decades of bottle age can bring.
Palate & Texture
On the palate, the wine remains graceful and beautifully evolved. Silky tannins frame flavours of dried red fruits, sweet spice, and earthy minerality, with savoury undertones of porcini and cured meat. The finish is long, refined, and harmonious, reflecting both the quality of the 1970 harvest and Renato Ratti’s visionary craftsmanship. This is a bottle for the true connoisseur — a rare opportunity to experience mature Barolo from one of Piedmont’s most influential producers.
Condition
Good conditions