Soft garnet red in color, the Antoniolo Gattinara has a fine, intense nose with notes of almonds, violets, dried roses, and rasberries. It is warm and fresh on the palate, with young tannins, a medium-full body, and a strong finish. Serving suggestions: Roasts, red meat, game, cheese. Vinification and ageing: Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled tanks with an automatic, daily pumping over of the must and 14-16 days of maceration. The wine is aged in medium capacity oak barrels for 24 months, then cellared in the bottle for 12 months. Vineyard extension: 11.00 Blend: Nebbiolo - 100% Vineyard age (year of planting): 1960, 1970 Soil type: Sub-acid, moranic (soils originating from an ancient glacier), volcanic (rich in minerals) Exposure: South, South-West Average no. cases/year: 1500 Suggested serving temperature: 65degF ABV: 12,5% Dry extract g/l: 30 Acidity g/l: 6 Grape yield per hectare quintals: 70 - Antoniolo Gattinara 2004 750ml -