Wines made from Nebbiolo grapes of Gattinara

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More informations about the variety Nebbiolo

Austere, noble reds, pale in colour and quick to turn garnet, with powerful tannins and high acidity, showing aromas of sour cherry, faded rose, tar, white truffle, leather and balsamic notes with age. Outstanding ageing potential. Absolute star of Piedmont with Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG, also in Roero, Gattinara, Ghemme and Valtellina (Chiavennasca). A late-ripening Italian variety among the world's greatest.

More informations about the region of Piedmont

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.

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