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.
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Size: Magnum 1.5 l
Alc. %: 14
Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo.
Production area: Gattinara D.O.C.G.. Minimum use of chemical agents.
Soil composition: porphyry, sienite and quartz characterize one of the most acidic soils in Italy.
Method of breeding: guyot.
Harvest: manual in boxes.
Vinification: in stainless steel tanks with temperature control, followed by malolactic fermentation.
Ageing: at least 3 years in medium-sized French Allier oak barrels.
Suggested serving temperature: 16-17 ºC, in a large glass, taking care to uncork the bottle a few minutes before.
Gastronomic combination: perfect with fine meat, game and traditional Piedmontese dishes.
Company name: Az. Agr. Torraccia del Piantavigna SRL
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