Gattinara Riserva DOCG 2019

“Reserve” version of the Gattinara DOCG, high expression of its terroir; it matures in our cellars for at least five years, of which a minimum of three in wood. Deep garnet color tending to orange, fine aromas of violet, ripe fruit, russet apple, and licorice, which rest on the granitic stony matrix that generated them; broad, dry, and harmonious flavor.

TECHNICAL SHEET

Production Area
Valferana, Molsino (Gattinara);

Grape Variety
Pure Nebbiolo (Lampia, Michet, Rosé, Chiavennasca);

Cultivation System
Renewed shoot (Guyot), cover cropping, contained organic fertilization.

Production Parameters

• Maximum production 55 q/ha

• Low bud load

• Limited yield per vine

• Thinning

• Harvest selection

• Intense and prolonged maceration

• Fermentation at controlled temperature

• Wood maturation (Slavonian oak, large barrels, and tonneaux) for a minimum of 36 months

Analytical Parameters
Min. natural alcoholic content: 13.5% vol.

Organoleptic Characteristics
Deep garnet color tending to orange, fine aromas of violet, ripe fruit, russet apple, and licorice, which rest on the granitic stony matrix that generated them; broad, dry, and harmonious flavor.

Aging Potential
10 - 15 years and beyond

Service Temperature
18° C

Pairings
Game, spiced red meats, intense. Cooking over embers.