Gattinara DOCG

PRODUCTION AREA: Municipality of Gattinara, Province of Vercelli.

GRAPE VARIETIES AUTHORISED BY THE DISCIPLINARY: Nebbiolo (locally called Spanna) from 90% to 100%; Vespolina -maximum 4%- and/or rare grapes (Bonarda di Gattinara) are allowed, in total no more than 10%.

VINE: 100% Nebbiolo

ALCOHOL: 14% vol.

TOTAL ACIDITY: 5.12 g/l

VINIFICATION TECHNIQUE:

Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature between 28-32°C, to keep its extraordinary aromatic complexity intact. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel, to naturally stabilise the wine.

AGING:

The wine is placed in large French oak barrels, where it matures for at least 24 months.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS:

Colour: Intense ruby red tending to garnet

Taste: Dry, warm, velvety, great complexity.

Bouquet: fine, ample and elegant with exuberant notes of spices, liquorice and leather.

SERVING METHOD AND TEMPERATURE:

We recommend serving the wine in a classic tasting glass at a temperature between 18-20°C.

FOOD PAIRINGS:

We recommend pairing with first courses, meat and mature cheeses.