Renato Ratti : Battaglione 2025

Tasting Notes and Characteristics of Battaglione 2025 Renato Ratti

Tasting

• Color
  The Battaglione 2025 reveals an intense red color, the signature hue of great Piedmont Barberas.
• Nose
  The nose opens with aromas of ripe fruit, supported by a spicy undertone that adds complexity and depth.
• Palate
  The palate is full, pleasant, and elegant, carried by a lovely persistence. This is a rich, structured wine suited to medium-term aging.

Food and Wine Pairings

The Battaglione 2025 pairs beautifully with first courses as well as red meats.

Serving and Aging

The Battaglione 2025 is a rich, structured wine designed for medium-term aging. It is best served between 57°F and 64°F (14-18°C), a temperature range that preserves the wine's freshness and aromatic fruit expression.

Battaglione, the Authentic Expression of Barbera d'Asti by Renato Ratti

The Estate

The Renato Ratti house, an iconic name in Piedmont, was officially founded in 1965 when Renato Ratti acquired his first vineyard in Marcenasco, La Morra. Today led by Pietro Ratti, the founder's son, the estate spans approximately fifty hectares across La Morra, Mango, Costigliole d'Asti, and Dogliani. Renowned for its pioneering role in mapping the Barolo crus and inventing the Albeisa bottle, the house embodies a unique balance between historical tradition and winemaking innovation.

The Vineyard

The grapes for the Battaglione Barbera d'Asti DOP come partly from the estate's vines located at Villa Pattono, in Costigliole d'Asti, and partly from other vineyards spread across the hills of Asti. This dual territorial foundation allows for a blend of complementary grapes, reflecting the richness of the Monferrato terroirs dedicated to Barbera.

Winemaking and Aging

The grapes for Battaglione 2025 are hand-harvested in September, then destemmed and pressed. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by skin maceration for approximately two weeks. Malolactic fermentation is also carried out in stainless steel tanks, preserving the purity of the fruit and the characteristic freshness of the grape variety.

Grape Variety

This wine is made from 100% Barbera grapes.