Travaglini
Gattinara Riserva 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Gattinara Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | In large Slavonian oak barrels for about 40 months, followed by 10 months of bottle ageing. |
- Name and grape: Gattinara DOCG Riserva 2020, 100% Nebbiolo, 0.75 l
- Aromatic profile: notes of liquorice, juniper, balsamic sandalwood, toasted nuances and preserved fruit
- Taste: elegant tannins, freshness, savouriness and long evolving persistence
- Vinification: 15-18 days in steel, aged 40 months in Slavonian oak
- Pairings: decant for 1 hour at 18-20°C, ideal with meats, game and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Travaglini Gattinara Riserva is a still red wine from Piedmont, made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes. Typical of the Gattinara area, it appears in the glass with an intense garnet colour and a delicate transparency. The aromatic profile is deep and concentrated, dominated by liquorice notes and juniper berries, intertwined with balsamic hints of sandalwood and toasted nuances. Hints of preserved fruit, blackberry and cherry then emerge, with a finish of dried flowers. On the palate, it expresses a vigorous yet refined tannic structure, balanced by pronounced savouriness and an evolving persistence of flavour.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Piedmont, in the Gattinara area, from historic vineyards aged between forty-five and sixty-five years. The rocky soil plays a fundamental role, giving the wine a distinct mineral character. A constant fresh breeze caresses the vines throughout the year, moderating temperatures and promoting the perfect ripening of the Nebbiolo grapes. Thanks to the ideal south and south-west exposure, the vines benefit from optimal sunlight, essential for achieving an intense structure that harmoniously blends with freshness and savouriness.
How it is produced
After a careful selection of the bunches, temperature-controlled fermentation takes place in steel tanks for about fifteen to eighteen days, ensuring optimal extraction of colour and aromas. Maturation continues in large Slavonian oak barrels for around forty months, an essential stage to soften and round out the tannic component. This is followed by a further ten months of bottle ageing. This robust red finds its ideal gastronomic pairing with game dishes, mature cheeses and flavourful braised meat preparations.
History and Curiosities
A historic label from the winery founded in 1958, this renowned Gattinara DOCG is produced exclusively in the best vintages from vines aged between 45 and 65 years. Travaglini, faithful to a biological and sustainable approach based on minimal intervention, encapsulates the excellence of Piedmontese tradition within its iconic curved bottle. Awarded the coveted Quattro Viti AIS recognition, this captivating Riserva 2020 represents a prestigious tribute to the region, masterfully combining an illustrious heritage with uncompromising quality.
Awards
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2020
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °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 Riserva 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Gattinara DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Travaglini |
| Story | History and Curiosities A historic label from the winery founded in 1958, this renowned Gattinara DOCG is produced exclusively in the best vintages from vines aged between 45 and 65 years. Travaglini, faithful to a biological and sustainable approach based on minimal intervention, encapsulates the excellence of Piedmontese tradition within its iconic curved bottle. Awarded the coveted Quattro Viti AIS recognition, this captivating Riserva 2020 represents a prestigious tribute to the region, masterfully combining an illustrious heritage with uncompromising quality. |
| Origin | Gattinara, Piedmont, Italy |
| Soil composition | Areas characterised by rocky soil and a cool breeze throughout the year that influences vine growth and grape ripening. |
| Fermentation | Approximately 15–18 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks |
| Wine making | Fermentation in steel tanks for approximately 15–18 days at controlled temperatures |
| Aging | In large Slavonian oak barrels for about 40 months, followed by 10 months of bottle ageing. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |