Top 100 wines of Gattinara
Discover the top 100 best wines of Gattinara of Gattinara as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Gattinara and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Gattinara
Upper Piedmont DOCG (right bank of Sesia at foot of Monte Rosa), mineral volcanic soils (porphyry, granite, iron), alpine windy climate with large thermal swings. Nebbiolo (locally Spanna) signature as red king (≥90%, up to 100% in 4-year Riserva): more mineral, fine and acidic than Barolo, with red cherry, faded rose, tar, undergrowth, iron and smoky hint, chiselled tannins and great ageing potential. Vespolina and Uva Rara in blend. Austere gem of northern Italy.
Discover the grape variety: Vespolina
Structured, aromatic reds with a deep ruby colour, firm tannins and a dense palate showing cherry, raspberry, black pepper, spices and balsamic alpine notes. Fine ageing potential in the Piedmontese style. A traditional component of blends with Nebbiolo in Ghemme DOCG and Gattinara DOCG, it defines the great reds of the Novarese.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Gattinara
wines from the region of Gattinara go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of provencal stew, tunisian haja or vermicelli sautéed with peking duck.
