Renato Ratti made his first Barolo in 1965 in La Morra. He died in 1988 and the winnery has since then been run by his son Pietro. The quality of the wines that Peitro have been making have been improving over the last 10-15 years, especially the standard Marcenasco wine. I typically find the stndard Barolo to be a great QPR in Barolo.

Tasting Note for the 2007 Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco:

Delicious nose with floral notes, leather and blueberry. The flarolity and blueberry jam notes continue on to the palate. To me, the floral taste is dominant in this wine. I also get som plum and some minerality. The tannins are firm and makes the finish dry. There's oak in this wine, but it's well integrated. 92 points

This is a great wine. It is elegant, but has the tannins to last for 10 years more. If your looking for a value driven Barolo, I think this is the wine.