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Gattinara Riserva 'San Francesco'

Gattinara Riserva 'San Francesco'

Gattinara Riserva San Francesco Antoniolo
  • 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:
2019
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Gattinara
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle IT-ALO-21-19 12/750ml

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2024-07-22
"Aromas of smoke, woodland, restrained potpourri, fresh and dried red cherries, balsamic and blood oranges. Full-bodied with elegant, fine-tuned tannins and flavors of graphite, blood oranges and crisp, brilliant acidity. Drinkable now, but best from 2029."

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