Winemaker Notes
100% Nebbiolo from the single vineyard ‘Le Castelle,’ located near Gattinara’s emblematic medieval tower. Aged in French oak barrique for 30 months followed by one year in bottle prior to release.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
This is a silky red, full of smoky, dusty cherry flavor, accented by mineral and tobacco. There is a touch of mint and wild herbs as this fades gracefully on the long finish. Drink now through 2028.
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.