- 100% Nebbiolo from the estate’s single vineyard ‘Le Castelle’ cru
- 1 hectare of 35-40+ year old vines planted to volcanic soil
- Spontaneous fermentation with maceration lasts 18 days
- Fermentation in cement
- Aged 24 months in mostly used barriques, then one year in 25-hectoliter Slavonian or French oak casks
- Aged one year in bottle prior to release
- 200 cases produced annually
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2018
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Gattinara
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-ALO-20-18 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2024-02-06
"The 2018 Gattinara Riserva Le Castelle is the most forward of the Antoniolo Gattinaras from a ripeness perspective. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice, new leather and mocha are nicely pushed forward, all wrapped up by plush contours. Of the wines in this range, this is one I would drink the earliest."
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2024-04-30
"A solidly built red, with enticing aromas that evoke truffle, autumn wood, sandalwood, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco. Reveals prevailing cherry, berry and menthol flavors, which are woven into the dense, tannic finish. Drink now through 2035. 200 cases made, 50 cases imported."