Gattinara, Travaglini

GATTINARA

D.O.C.G.

Area

Northern - Piedmont, 3,500-5,000 vines per hectar

Altitude

320-420 meters (1,050-1,360 ft.)

Exposure

South - South-West

Varietal composition

100% Nebbiolo

Yield output

max. 7,500 kg per hectar

Cultivation

Guyot

Soil

rocky and abundant minerals of iron which give the tipical reddish colour to the indigenous rock

Climate

typical of the piedmont area, in respect to that of the plain. It permits an even distribution of precipitation between both spring and autumn, and a ventilation of the vineyard supported by almost daily “descending” winds brought about by the Alpine bow. In the winter, snow is frequent, which supports the slow process of sedimentation of the soil

Harvest

first part of October

Winemaking

crushed and macerated for about 15 days in stain-less steel tanks at controlled temperature. The wine is aged for 3 years, 2 years in Slovenian oak of different origin and size, then rest in the bottle for 3 months

Wine Description

a deep pomegranate red wine; medium-bodied wine shows good depth in its red fruit. Soft silky tannins, with a good structure and intense mineral fragrance

Food matches

red meat, poultry and game, and cheese

Serving temperature

18/20° C

Shelf life

8-10 years, if correctly stored

Alcohol

13.5%Vol

Acidity

5.9 g/Lt

Sugar residual

1.1 g/Lt