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First Produced in 1969 Renato Ratti 'Battaglione' Barbera d’Alba DOC is an intense and bright red with a forceful fragrance. Scents of ripe and dried plums against a spiced background the palate is full flavored and persistent. Its typical acidity and delicate structure make for and elegant and harmonious wine. It is a fine match with the rustic local cuisine as well as refined meat dishes and works perfectly with ripe cheeses.
| Grape | Barbera |
| Style | Dry, Red, Medium Bodied, Spice, Black Fruit, Floral, Ripe Firm Tannins, Food Friendly, Unoaked |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piemonte |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 14% |
| Dietary | Sustainable |
About the Producer
Renato Ratti was born in 1934 and instead of following his family’s long tradition in medicine and veterinary science, he chose years of training at The Enological School of Alba, together with a generation of revolutionaries destined to become the leading lights of the future success of Barolo.
Pietro Ratti continues to follow the pathway blazed by Renato. If yesterday the primary goal was to build, today it is to conserve. A philosophy that joins production requirements with respect for the territory, the culture and sustainability.
"Today - Quality, research, passion, respect for our history and our territory with openness towards the future, are the underlying principles of our philosophy and the expression of our wines”, Pietro Ratti
A couple of interesting notes on the bottle and label. The historical “soldier” label was created by Renato Ratti to recall the heroism of the Piedmontese regiments in the XVIII Century. The Albeisa – from the name of the city of Alba – it is the iconic bottle created by Renato Ratti in 1973, desired as a way of identifying the uniqueness of a territory and its wines.
Vineyard and Winery
Vinification: Grapes handpicked in the month of September, de-stemmed and pressed. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature controlled stainless steel containers. Contact with the skins lasts approximately two weeks and the malolactic fermentation takes place in steel containers.