2022 Renato Ratti Ochetti Nebbiolo d'Alba, Piedmont

Renato Ratti Ochetti Nebbiolo is a beautifully crafted expression of pure Nebbiolo from the Langhe, offering elegance, aromatic lift, and remarkable value. Sourced from vineyards in the Roero hills—northwest of Barolo—this wine captures the finesse and fragrance of Nebbiolo without the structure and wait time demanded by its more powerful cousins. It’s a wine made for those who appreciate authenticity and balance, and it serves as a superb introduction to one of Piedmont’s noblest grapes.

Renato Ratti was a pioneer in modern Barolo, known for introducing single vineyard bottlings and a more refined style of winemaking. Today, his son Pietro Ratti carries on the legacy, overseeing the estate’s historic vineyards and continuing to craft wines that express terroir with clarity and restraint. The Ochetti vineyard, perched in the sandy soils of Roero, offers Nebbiolo of high perfume and soft tannin—perfect for an earlier drinking style.

The wine is fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel and aged in large oak casks for around a year, allowing Nebbiolo’s natural structure to soften while preserving its floral aromatics and fruit clarity.

In the glass, Ochetti shows bright aromas of rose petal, red cherry, wild strawberry, and a hint of sweet spice and earth. The palate is medium bodied and lithe, with lively acidity, silky tannins, and a clean mineral finish. It’s vibrant and graceful, making it incredibly versatile with food—think mushroom risotto, roast chicken, or even grilled tuna.

Renato Ratti Ochetti Nebbiolo delivers the soul of Piedmont in a fresh, approachable form, offering both charm and pedigree.