The wine region of Gattinara is located in the region of Piémont of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Travaglini or the Domaine Nervi produce mainly wines red, sparkling and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gattinara are Nebbiolo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gattinara often reveals types of flavors of cream, jam or fig and sometimes also flavors of thyme, perfume or dried flowers.
In the mouth of Gattinara is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 39 estates and châteaux in the of Gattinara, producing 75 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Gattinara go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
The De Marchi family established the 56ha estate back in 1956, and it is now firmly established as one of the region’s leading producers. Isole e Olena played a key role in reviving the quality of Chianti in the 1970s, and its flagship wine – Cepparello, a barrique-aged Sangiovese from old vines – is regarded as one of the original Super Tuscans. A Piedmont lawyer called Francesco De Marchi founded the business, but his visionary son – Paulo De Marchi – has driven its rise to prominence. He is r ...
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