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Wine 101
Interview With Piedmont Winemaker Pietro Ratti
Season 4, Ep. 24
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In this episode Keith has a chat with Pietro Ratti, the son of Renato Ratti who was responsible for isolating Barolo Terroir. Pietro is carrying on this legacy and talked with Keith about the family history, the Nebbiolo grape, and the importance of a sense of place in Barolo.
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