Renato Ratti : Ochetti 2024

Tasting Characteristics and Notes for Ochetti 2024 Renato Ratti

Tasting

Color

Ochetti 2024 displays a pale, bright, and delicate ruby color, characteristic of Nebbiolo grown on sandy and calcareous soils.

Nose

The nose is fine, delicate, and persistent, with aromas evoking wild strawberries and raspberries, a signature of the red berry notes typical of this cuvée.

Palate

On the palate, Ochetti 2024 shows a pleasantly bitter edge, velvety texture, both light and full-bodied, carried by smooth, polished tannins that express all the harmony of Nebbiolo.

Food and Wine Pairings

Ochetti 2024 pairs ideally with spit-roasted or grilled red meats, game, truffle fondues, agnolotti, and hearty Italian dishes featuring white or red meats, including those enhanced with spiced sauces.

Ochetti 2024: An Elegant Langhe Nebbiolo from Renato Ratti

The Estate

The Ratti estate, founded in 1970 in La Morra at the heart of Piedmont, is a historic benchmark among the wines of the Langhe. Now run by Pietro Ratti, son of founder Renato Ratti, the Ratti brand cultivates approximately 50 hectares spread across six properties located in La Morra, Mango, Costigliole d'Asti, and Dogliani. A pioneer in mapping the crus of Barolo and the creator of the Albeisa bottle, the estate combines historic heritage with technical rigor, establishing itself as an essential reference within the Langhe appellation.

The Vineyard

The Langhe Nebbiolo Ochetti draws its origins from vineyards with sandy and calcareous soils, nestled on the hills of the Langhe. This terroir gives Nebbiolo a delicate yet immediately expressive character, true to the grape's identity and to the style the estate has sought since this cuvée was first created in 1969.

Winemaking and Aging

The grapes destined for Ochetti 2024 are hand-harvested in September and October, then destemmed and pressed. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with skin contact lasting about seven to eight days. Malolactic fermentation also occurs in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged for approximately eight months in large Slavonian oak casks, followed by four months of bottle aging before release.

Grape Variety

Ochetti 2024 is crafted from 100% Nebbiolo.