Renato Ratti

Battaglione Barbera d'Alba

8.613 ratings
-no pro ratings
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Barbera
Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Andrew Willingham

Very funky- dark, fermented cherries and blackberries, rubber/tires, leather, hairdryer. Enjoyed this, but took awhile to warm up. Definitely recommend pairing with food, was great with beef short rib, alone it is a bit much.

Very funky- dark, fermented cherries and blackberries, rubber/tires, leather, hairdryer. Enjoyed this, but took awhile to warm up. Definitely recommend pairing with food, was great with beef short rib, alone it is a bit much.

1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2016
Sam McClellan

Nose has hints of tar and earth. No fruit but exciting. Taste has light acid and minimal tannins. No noticeable alcohol content. Well balanced. Not much fruit until it was paired with the veal reduction. Excellent wine but even better with the price. 13%. $48 at restaurant. 2014 vintage.

Nose has hints of tar and earth. No fruit but exciting. Taste has light acid and minimal tannins. No noticeable alcohol content. Well balanced. Not much fruit until it was paired with the veal reduction. Excellent wine but even better with the price. 13%. $48 at restaurant. 2014 vintage.

1 person found it helpfulDec 19th, 2015
Jason Kaminski

Nice minerality/funk with oaky nose. Not fruit forward. Balanced with mild tannins

Nice minerality/funk with oaky nose. Not fruit forward. Balanced with mild tannins

Nov 21st, 2017
Carey Kammel

great after a day to let the frizz dissipate

great after a day to let the frizz dissipate

Mar 1st, 2016
Tine Gulbrandsen

2014.
Frizzy with a very confusing scent. Woody but not in a good way. Really hard to figure out. All I know is that I didn't not enjoy it and I was not even able to finish my glass.

2014.
Frizzy with a very confusing scent. Woody but not in a good way. Really hard to figure out. All I know is that I didn't not enjoy it and I was not even able to finish my glass.

Jul 25th, 2015
Virginia Thomas

Leslie and Alex New Years Eve 2016!!

Leslie and Alex New Years Eve 2016!!

Jan 1st, 2017
David McCabe

David had this 9 years ago

David had this 9 years ago

Feb 1st, 2016
Rebecca Kenton

Rebecca had this 7 years ago

Rebecca had this 7 years ago

Nov 18th, 2017
Ross Hilditch

Ross had this 8 years ago

Ross had this 8 years ago

Apr 13th, 2017
Gina Fronke

Gina had this 8 years ago

Gina had this 8 years ago

Oct 31st, 2016