Torraccia del Piantavigna Gattinara 2016
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Garnet red in color with a golden rim that develops with aging, the wine has a fine and pleasant nose, with a hint of violets. On the palate, it is dry and harmonious, with a lightly tannic aftertaste.
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Intense floral aromas of rose and iris mingle with forest berry, dried mint and underbrush on this chiseled Nebbiolo. Racy and elegant, the radiant palate offers spiced cranberry, blood orange, star anise and botanical herb before closing on salty mineral note evoking rusty iron. Vibrant acidity and taut fine-grained tannins provide age-worthy support. Drink 2023–2036.
Cellar Selection
Attracting the most glory, prestige and fame to the Piedmont region, Nebbiolo in all of its expressions—Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, Ghemme and Gattinara—creates a complex wine, truly unique for its delicate qualities combined with strength and a great potential to improve over time.
But Nebbiolo isn’t all there is to red wine from Piedmont! Barbera is the most planted variety and historically most popular as a dependable, food-friendly, everyday wine.
Beyond these two, a surprising number of red varieties call Piedmont their home. Worth a try include Dolcetto for its bold concentration and aromas of spice cake. Other grapes to investigate include Freisa, Croatina, Brachetto, Grignolino and Pelaverga.