Alcohol: 13%
Grape(s): 60% Nebbiolo, 30% Barbera, 5% Vespolina, and 5% Uva Rara.
Localization: Piedmont, Italy
Tasting Notes: Cantina Sociale di Gattinara “Gattinara” Vino Rosso DOCG is a classic expression of Nebbiolo from northern Piedmont, grown on the region’s rare volcanic soils. Crafted by a historic cooperative founded in 1908, this wine reflects the purity and elegance typical of Gattinara. Expect aromas of red cherry, dried rose, spice, and mineral notes, supported by firm yet refined tannins and vibrant acidity. The volcanic terroir imparts a distinctive smoky, iron‑tinged minerality, giving the wine depth and longevity.
Notes: Hand-harvested grapes are destemmed prior to a gentle pressing. Native fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled, stainless-steel tanks and lasts approximately three weeks. The wine is then racked into cement tanks, where it undergoes secondary fermentation. Following 9-12 months in cement, the wine is bottled and prepared for release.
Food pairing: Absolutely excellent served with red and white meat dishes, dishes of extreme finesse, but at the same time intense. Grilled meats, game, and mature cheeses are its best friends.
The Domain: The cantina sociale has been a critical lifeline to small grape growers since the inception of modern winemaking throughout Italy. In particular, Cantina Sociale di Gattinara, founded in 1908, has offered families from the zone of Gattinara a steady path to continued independence and stewardship of the land. Forty families care for their own tiny plots, which total 15 hectares of vines rooted in the zone’s pure volcanic soils. Descending into the cantina’s historic cellar with its cement tanks and botti tucked beneath the centuries-old city center of Gattinara is like traveling back in time. Today, the cantina produces approximately 2,000 cases of wine annually. The resulting wines display a simple elegance and purity as well as a palpable connection to over 100 years of production.
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