Antoniolo’s Gattinara Riserva is a classic Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo: sourced from old (40–60‑year) estate vines on mineral…Antoniolo’s Gattinara Riserva is a classic Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo: sourced from old (40–60‑year) estate vines on mineral-rich volcanic soils, fermented on indigenous yeasts in concrete and aged extensively (roughly 30–36 months) in large Sl…Learn More »
$60
/750ml
2018 Retail Average
93
/100
2018 Pro Rating
Antoniolo’s 2018 Gattinara Riserva opens with savory notes of leather, tobacco and cedar that frame ripe red cherries and plum, giving a sense of depth without heaviness. On the palate it’s finely pitched and graceful, with lifted hints of menthol and licorice, silky tannins and a long, mouthwatering finish that shows a subtle saline snap. A quietly complex, classic Gattinara that already drinks beautifully yet still has more nuance to reveal.
Porcini mushroom risotto; Ragù di cinghiale (wild boar pasta); Aged Fontina or Taleggio cheese
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Antoniolo’s Gattinara Riserva is a classic Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo: sourced from old (40–60‑year) estate vines on mineral-rich volcanic soils, fermented on indigenous yeasts in concrete and aged extensively (roughly 30–36 months) in large Slavonian/French oak casks with further bottle aging. The wine shows Gattinara’s trademark austere elegance—vivid red cherry and floral notes (rose, violet) layered with iron/stone minerality, savory herbs and fine, persistent tannins—built for medium‑ to long‑term cellaring yet balanced enough to enjoy earlier…