The hills of Gattinara cover very few hectares and are among the most evocative in Italy with small historic vineyards set on steep hills.
The vineyards are difficult to work and the almost entirely manual cultivation give an additional value to this fantastic wine. In addition to this, however, the main feature that makes Gattinara unique is the composition of volcanic soil.
The color is ruby red with orange reflections, the scent is reminiscent of purple and the palate is dry and with a bitter bottom.
Nebbiolo is a grape that particularly loves these characteristics, this gives the wine a certain austerity, vigorous tannins, but at the same time a great character and complexity.
A dark garnet red wine, full-bodied. On the olfactory analysis this wine is very elegant and pleasing, has a warm nose with toasted hints dominated by aromas of leather, barley, coffee and strawberry jam. In the mouth it is soft and warm, thanks to sweet tannins.
A garnet red color wine with an intense and complex aromas that remind of riped blackberries, licorice and spices. In the mounth it has a full and rich flavor with fine and aromatic tannins.
Made from strictly thinned grapes, this wine is the noblest expression of the Barbera vines. It has a ruby red color, with an intense aroma of red fruits in syrup and a round flavor, harmoniously refined.
Barbera d'Asti Superiore is produced with the best Barbera Della Cascina Valeggia grapes. The strains of Barbera, cultivated in vineyard with an exceptional exposure and in a very poor white soil, produce very few bunches of grapes. The resulting product is a wine of an intense ruby color and purple reflections, with the scent of ripe cherry followed by spicy notes and berries. The taste is ample and it has a good body and persistence.
Ghemme 2005 is a vintage wine that follows and highlights what was announced in 2004: important structure and aromas that evolve and grow continuously.
On the nose, it has spicy hints supported by a slight vanilla that does not dominate the aromas of Nebbiolo.
In the mouth pervades a sense of balance as only a Nebbiolo of Alto Piemonte can express.
The year 2005 won several awards: 2 Gambero Rosso glasses, l'Espresso - Vini d'Italia 3 Bottiglie, Guida Oro - Veronelli 2 stelle rosse, Touring Club 3 stelle rosse
An important wine, full-bodied, of a beautiful intense ruby red color, with a broad aroma with hints of violet, with a dry taste, full and enveloping taste. It is a wine that lends itself well to long aging.
A dark garnet red wine, full-bodied. On the olfactory analysis this wine is very elegant and pleasing, has a warm nose, toasted with hints dominated by aromas of leather, barley, coffee, strawberry jam. In the mouth it is soft and warm, thanks to sweet tannins.
A garnet red wine with a characteristic bouquet, intense and ethereal, with reminiscent of berries and raspberry jam. Its taste is dry, full, robust, austere, velvety and harmonious.
An elegant and complex wine whose grapes, for Vigna Pelizzane, derive from the most prestigious hectare of the estate.
Treated separately from the beginning of the season: with particular attention, very few bunches per plant, a strictly manual harvest and exclusive vinification and aging allow to create a cru of excellence.
The vintage wine 2011 has in fact obtained the highest prizes from all the guides, you could not present better.
The color is a ruby red. On the nose is intense and fine with hints of violet and licorice. On the palate is dry and full-bodied, soft with tannins of great workmanship. Long and satisfying finish.
A wine with a strong personality, full-bodied and dry, that is suitable for meat and fish dishes such as soups. The Grignolino d'Asti grapes ripe for a long time on the plant and its wine is produced in purity. It has a soft ruby red color, a delicate aroma with fruity notes of undergrowth and a taste that is austere, refined and dry, thanks to the presence of tannins.
A medium intense ruby red wine, with a good transparency that tends very quickly towards a garnet red; persistent and captivating scent with notes of dog rose and peach kernel. On the palate, it has a good roundness balanced by tannins and structure typical and perfectly equilibrated.
Describing a multi awarded winning wine might seem simple, but, in fact, we are definitely talking about a very complex wine. The Gattinara 2006 won for three consecutive times the 3 Gambero Rosso Glasses, in addition to the title of Grande Vino for the Slow Food guide.
The color is a ruby red with reflections tending to orange.
On the nose, Nebbiolo releases all the notes deriving from the wooden barrels in which it has been aged for over 5 years, on the palate there is a range of sensations that are always accompanied by the ferrous taste deriving from the soil in which it is born, capable of making this wine unique, unequivocally.
A garnet red wine to the glass, elegant and noble. Sweet floral notes open the olfactory, which then continues on flavors of ripe red pulp fruits, to allow the perception of precious tertiary nuances of tobacco, mint and pepper. On the palate, it is balanced and silky, characterized by a tannic texture that communicates being able to support the wine for many more years. A wine suitable for important dinners.
A garnet red color wine with an intense and important aroma, hints of ripe fruit and spices. Its taste is dry and full-bodied, thanks to harmonious tannins. In short, "Monsú", in Piedmontese dialect, means lord.
An intense ruby red wine, with violet reflections. Fresh and fragrant aromas of strawberry, cherry and red fruits. In the mouth it is pleasant, soft and the presence of tannins is sweet and lively.
Ghemme 2001 is an important example of an unusual vintage that however retains all the character of a great wine. On the nose has persistent notes of leather and tobacco while on the palate is soft and enveloping with a certain dose of flavor and a nice note of acidity.
This Ghemme brings back in the field of "vintage" characteristics: it is a wine that has been resting for more than twenty years, ideal for those looking for special tastes and is not satisfied to drink a classic full-bodied wine.