Gattinara euro 25,00
Product Information
Gattinara DOCG
Year 2003
Source and method of vinification
Variety: 100% Nebbiolo.
Production area: Vineyard Jerbiön in the territory of Gattinara.
Plot: owned, run directly. A philosophy of eco-friendly crop reduces to
minimum use of chemicals.
Soil composition: porphyry, syenite and quartz characterize one of the more acidic soils of Italy.
Training System: gujot.
Average yield per hectare: about 45 pounds.
Harvest: by hand into crates in the first half of October.
Vinification: traditional with maceration in red according to local practices.
Aging: at least 6 months in bottle.
Aging: 3 years in French oak barrels.
Bottle, inspired by an original of 1904.
Organoleptic
Color: red tending to garnet.
Bouquet: fine and pleasant, reminiscent of violets.
Suggested initial service temperature: serve at 16-17 ° C, uncorking the bottle some time ago.
Taste: dry, harmonious, with a characteristic bitter aftertaste.
Serving suggestions: red meat, braised meat, game, mature cheeses.
Longevity expected: given the particular nature of Gattinara you can not set a time limit for consumption. Many bottles, if stored in an optimal manner, protected from light and 16C, even after 20 years from the date of harvest offer unique sensations.
