Gattinara Riserva DOCG "CESARE" 2018

Selection of Gattinara, produced only in the best vintages, with 100% Nebbiolo grapes, Cesare is born from the vineyards of hills with ancient volcanic origin, endowed with rocky soils rich in iron minerals. A careful harvest selection, intense and prolonged maceration, and subsequent aging in a particular type of tonneau make Cesare a Gattinara already ready to amaze noses and palates; for this reason, the amount of added sulfites is kept to a minimum. The color is garnet red, and on the nose it develops floral aromas of dried violets before opening up with notes of plum jam and cherries in alcohol. Elegant flavor with well-expressed tannins, abundant but balanced and pleasant, broad sensations of warm and ripe fruits, fresh and savory final trail.
Production vintage 2018: 1858 numbered bottles, 24 magnums (1.5 liters) and 3 double magnums (3 liters).

Production Area
Molsino

Grapevine

Pure Nebbiolo

Cultivation System
Renewed vine (Guyot), cover cropping, controlled organic fertilization.

Production Parameters

• Maximum production 40 q/ha

• Low bud load

• Low yield per vine

• Thinning

• Overripening on the vine

• Late harvest

• Harvest selection

• Intense and prolonged maceration

• Controlled temperature fermentation in oak wood

• Aging in 2nd – 3rd passage tonneaux

• Very low sulfiting

• Bottling without filtration

• Wine produced only in the best vintages

Analytical Parameters

Min. natural alcohol content: 14% vol.

Organoleptic Characteristics
The color is garnet red, on the nose it develops floral aromas of dried violets before opening up with notes of plum jam and cherries in alcohol. Elegant flavor with well-expressed tannins, abundant but balanced and pleasant, broad sensations of warm and ripe fruits, fresh and savory final trail.

Aging Potential
10 years and beyond

Serving Temperature
18° C

Pairings
Prefers red meats, aged cheeses, and cured meats, but can surprise with daring pairings with grilled fish dishes.