WINES OF ITALY

Gattinara - DOCG (GPDO)

Production area of Gattinara DOCG:

around the town of Gattinara, north of Vercelli-Piedmont

Vine selection :

Nebbiolo (Spanna),Vespolina (0-4%) and/or Bonarda of Gattinara (together 0-10%)

Colour:

maroon with orangey highlights

Aroma:

fine, of violet, especially when aged

Taste:

dry, vigorous, harmonious with a bitter finish

Minimum alcohol content:

12.5%

Aging:

minimum three years, of which minimum one year in wooden barrel. Up to ten years and more, laying

Types:

-

Riserva:

13%, minimum four years of aging, of which minimum two years in wooden barrel. Up to ten ten years, laying

Serving temperature of wine Gattinara:

Serve the wine at: 64°F, opening the bottle at least two hours before serving