Renato Ratti ‘Battaglione’, Barbera d’Asti DOCG 2013 750ML ($19.95) Buy Now: $17 special
Case-12 Renato Ratti ‘Battaglione’, Barbera d’Asti DOCG 2013 750ML ($219.95) Buy Now: $179 special

More diplomatic than martial, despite the label, this Barbera d’Asti ends up conquering nonetheless. Renato Ratti wines embody the silky Italian style, while encouraging the Barbera to sing of its Asti origins. The 2013 has plenty of structure but not too much, which lets the fruit and floral notes emerge, while nice acidity keeps the powers in balance. Drinking well now, or you can keep it quartered for a while. – Daniel

Fan of Piedmontese wines: don’t miss the Renato Ratti Nebbiolo d’Alba!

Renato Ratti Ochetti Nebbiolo d’Alba, Piedmont 2014 750ML ($26.95) Buy Now: $21.90 special
Case-12 Renato Ratti Ochetti Nebbiolo d’Alba, Piedmont 2014 750ML ($279.95) Buy Now: $219 special

Winery note: “Fine, delicate and persistent bouquet with characteristic trace scents of strawberry and raspberry.… Read the rest