{"product_id":"barolo-ratti-1968","title":"Barolo Renato Ratti 1968","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1968 Barolo Renato Ratti is a classic red wine originating from the prestigious Barolo area in the Langhe hills, located southwest of Alba in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. Piedmont, which translates to \"at the foot of the mountain,\" is surrounded by the Alps and is globally recognized for its dramatic, steep hills and deep focus on terroir. The vineyards in this area are often enveloped in thick autumn fog, a characteristic feature of the local microclimate. The 1968 vintage in this region was recorded as being weak and rainy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) wine is made entirely from Nebbiolo, a premier Italian grape variety that forms the foundation of the renowned wines from Barolo and Barbaresco. Nebbiolo is deeply tied to the Piedmont region, where it is cultivated to produce wines with significant structural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRenato Ratti is considered one of the most influential modern wine estates in Barolo. After a period working in Brazil, Renato Ratti returned to Piedmont and purchased his first vineyard, Marcenasco in La Morra, in 1965. Notably, 1968—the year of this vintage—was the exact year he established the winery within the ancient Abbey of L'Annunziata, which still serves as the estate's headquarters today. The wine was bottled in the zone of origin within the historic cellars of this very abbey in La Morra. Renato Ratti is also historically significant for drawing the first detailed map of Barolo's cru vineyards, charting 170 plots and laying the groundwork for the modern understanding of the appellation. Following his passing in 1988, his son Pietro took over the estate, which today spans 50 hectares across several communes and includes the Renato Ratti Museum of Barolo Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Renato Ratti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57434368573766,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1371_4e15b064-c5af-4223-82e9-4ceb4f5bb5cb.jpg?v=1790156100","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/barolo-ratti-1968","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}