Travaglini
Gattinara 2023
| Denomination | DOCG Gattinara |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Total ageing of 4 years: 3 years in Slavonian oak casks and a small part in smaller barrels for one year; bottle maturation for 3 months. |
- Grape variety and style: Still red DOCG wine made from 100% Nebbiolo, with an elegant character
- Aromatic profile: Hints of raspberry, redcurrant, aniseed and cypress with ferrous mineral notes
- Palate and structure: Savoury and smooth flavour, with marked freshness and delicate, well-integrated tannins
- Gattinara terrain: Rocky volcanic soils rich in iron, vineyards situated between 320 and 420 metres
- Vinification: 15 days fermentation in stainless steel, 4 years in oak barrels, 3 months in the bottle
Description
Type of wine
Gattinara Travaglini is an elegant Piedmontese still red wine that perfectly expresses the characteristics of Nebbiolo. This prestigious label, classified under the Gattinara denomination, stands out for its strong territorial identity. On the nose, it reveals an intense and finely mineral aromatic profile, with clear notes of small red fruits, raspberry and redcurrant, enhanced by spicy and earthy nuances. On the palate, it is savoury, fresh and solidly structured, characterised by soft and well-integrated tannins. It is ideal for pairing with braised meats, game and mature cheeses.
Origin
The grapes used for this wine grow in the renowned area of Gattinara, in the province of Vercelli, in Piedmont. The vineyards enjoy a favourable altitude, between 320 and 420 metres above sea level, with excellent south and south-west exposure. The most distinctive feature of this terroir is the nature of the rocky volcanic soil, which stands out for the abundant presence of iron minerals. This gives the earth its typical reddish hue and imparts ferrous echoes to the wine. The foothills climate offers a thermal inversion that ensures excellent ventilation.
How it is produced
The winemaking process begins with a careful harvest, which usually takes place during the first ten days of October. After selecting the bunches, fermentation in stainless steel takes place at a controlled temperature, a stage that lasts for about fifteen days and aims to preserve the clarity of the fruit. Once this process is complete, the wine undergoes a long ageing period of four years. Maturation takes place mainly in large Slavonian oak barrels, accompanied in small part by the use of smaller wooden casks. The process concludes with three months of bottle ageing.
History and curious facts
The Travaglini Gattinara DOCG 2023 represents the authentic dedication of a winery that, since 1958, has masterfully showcased the exceptional Piedmontese territory. Crafted using exclusively pure Nebbiolo, this celebrated red wine draws its essence from vineyards rooted in volcanic soils rich in ferrous minerals. This extraordinary terroir imparts unique and fascinating earthy notes to the glass. The deep bond with agricultural tradition is reflected in the meticulous care of every production phase, enhancing Gattinara's prestigious oenological heritage.
Awards
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2023
96/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1958
- Oenologist: Massimo Collauto, Sergio Molino
- Bottles produced: 240.000
- Hectares: 56
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| Name | Travaglini Gattinara 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Gattinara DOCG |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Travaglini |
| Story | History and curious facts The Travaglini Gattinara DOCG 2023 represents the authentic dedication of a winery that, since 1958, has masterfully showcased the exceptional Piedmontese territory. Crafted using exclusively pure Nebbiolo, this celebrated red wine draws its essence from vineyards rooted in volcanic soils rich in ferrous minerals. This extraordinary terroir imparts unique and fascinating earthy notes to the glass. The deep bond with agricultural tradition is reflected in the meticulous care of every production phase, enhancing Gattinara's prestigious oenological heritage. |
| Origin | Gattinara (Province of Vercelli), Piedmont, Italy |
| Climate | Typical climate of the foothills area: mild compared to that of the plains; thanks to thermal inversion, it allows for a distribution of rainfall in spring and autumn and provides ventilation for the vineyard; rare snowfalls slow down the soil sedimentation process. |
| Soil composition | Rocky, rich in iron minerals which give the soil a typical reddish colour |
| Harvest | The first ten days of October |
| Fermentation | About 15 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for approximately 15 days; total ageing for 4 years in Slavonian oak casks and a small proportion in smaller wooden barrels; bottle ageing for 3 months. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks for approximately 15 days at a controlled temperature; total ageing for 4 years in Slavonian oak casks and a small proportion in smaller wooden barrels; bottle maturation for 3 months. |
| Aging | Total ageing of 4 years: 3 years in Slavonian oak casks and a small part in smaller barrels for one year; bottle maturation for 3 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.9 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |