- 100% Nebbiolo from estate vineyards
- 50-60 year old vines planted to volcanic soils with south/southwest exposure
- Spontaneous fermentation with maceration lasts 18 days
- Fermented in cement tank
- Aged in 25-35HL Slavonian and French oak casks for 36 months
- Aged one year in bottle prior to release
- 1500 cases produced annually
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Gattinara
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-ALO-10-19 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2024-07-22
"The nose is dominated by dried violets, balsamic, earth, clay, strawberries and dried cherries. Full-bodied with ripe, velvety tannins, woven but chewy acidity and super-savory length. Power with grace. Just a bit warming on the finish, yet balanced. Drinkable now, but best from 2029."
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2025-02-28
"The 2019 Gattinara Riserva is a deep, potent, austere wine. Dried cherry, white pepper, chalk, mint, herbs and dried flowers give the 2019 a super-classic profile. Firm, driving tannins reinforce that impression. Even though this is the estate's entry-level Gattinara, it is a wine that needs time. This is not an easygoing offering by any means."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2018
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2024-02-06
"The 2018 Gattinara Riserva is seriously impressive, especially considering it is Antoniolo's entry-level Gattinara. Deep, layered and dynamic in the glass, the 2018 has so much to offer. Macerated red cherry, menthol, licorice, spice, cedar and leather fill out the layers. This is all class—the hidden gem in this range."
2018
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2024-03-31
"This has mellowed nicely, featuring fading aromas and flavors of cherry, plum, spice, leather and tobacco. Complex and supple, this red delivers fine balance and a long, detailed, saline aftertaste. Drink now through 2032. 1,500 cases made, 450 cases imported. –BS"
2017
Decanter
Score
96
Date
2022-07-29
2017
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2023-06-01
"Antoniolo's 2017 Gattinara Riserva is a powerful, burly wine that is going to need a number of years to come together, and then likely more time after that to truly be in the zone. Today, the tannins are a bit overpowering, and yet there is plenty of depth behind all of that acid and structure. Macerated red cherry, spice, dried herbs, tobacco, incense and orange peel lend quite a bit of character. Patience is a must. There is certainly a ton to look forward to."
2016
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2022-03-31
2012
Spectator
Score
91
Date
2018-04-30
2012
Wine Enthusiast
Score
90
Date
2018-12-01