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Gattinara D.O.C.G. Riserva 2017 | Torraccia del Piantavigna
An expressive Nebbiolo with power and minerality – elegant and complex, a wine to cellar.
Type: Nebbiolo
Classification: Gattinara Riserva D.O.C.G.
Special features:
The Gerbidoni and Lurghe vineyards are planted on volcanic soils with porphyry, syenite, and quartz, among the most acidic soils in Italy. Manual harvest and strict grape selection ensure exceptional quality. Minimum 36 months aging in French and Slavonian oak barrels, followed by at least 6 months in bottle.
Colour: ruby red with orange highlights
Nose: fine and elegant, with notes of violets
Palate: dry, harmonious, with a characteristic slightly bitter finish
Serving temperature: 16–17°C, large wine glass, a few minutes after opening
Harvest & Vinification:
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Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
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Harvest: by hand, first half of October
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Vinification: traditional maceration with temperature control, followed by malolactic fermentation
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Aging: minimum 36 months in French and Slavonian oak barrels
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Bottle aging: minimum 6 months
Food pairings: red meat, braised dishes, game, aged cheeses
Cellaring potential: exceptional; with optimal storage, this wine can age for more than 20 years
