- 100% Nebbiolo from the estate’s single vineyard ‘San Francesco’ cru at 390 meters above sea level
- 3.5 hectares of 60-year-old vines in volcanic soil
- Spontaneous fermentation with maceration lasts 18 days
- Fermentation in cement
- Aged 18 months in mostly used tonneaux, then 18 months in 25-35 hectoliter Slavonian and French oak casks
- Aged one year in bottle prior to release
- 300 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-21-18 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2024-02-06
"The 2018 Gattinara Riserva San Francesco is a wine of notable savory aromatic intensity. Fruit seems to be more in the background here, yet all the elements are so nicely balanced. There is a bit of new oak imprint at this stage, but time in the glass helps this open considerably. The San Francesco is a Gattinara of texture more than anything else."
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2024-04-30
"A rich red, with good cut and hints of truffle, mineral and woodsy funk shading a core of cherry and raspberry fruit. Harmonious and firm, extending on the long, iron-tinged aftertaste. Ready to enjoy, yet should age at least another decade. Drink now through 2035. 300 cases made, 90 cases imported."