Overlooked by the famous cedar of Lebanon, Gattera is a Menzione
Geografica of Barolo that takes its name from the Gattera farmhouse
in the area. Located along the border between La Morra and
Castiglione Falletto, it has a distinct rise from the main road that goes
towards Barolo up to the frazione Annunziata, forming a hilly curve
that bends from southwest and southeast towards northeast.
The Tortonian soils of La Morra (clay, sand, and limestone) meet the
Helvetian soils of Castiglione (highly compact brown marl). Here, we
cultivate about one hectare positioned southwest, a well-exposed
vineyard that produces a mature, spicy, warm, and intense Barolo.
Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Age of vineyards: planted in the early 1950s
Vine training system: Guyot
Vinification: maceration on the skins in stainless steel tanks at a controlled
temperature for 20-25 days, beginning with cold maceration (10 °C) during
the first 48 hours. During this period, an extremely delicate extraction is
carried out, only performing a couple of daily pumping over. It is then drained
off and undergoes malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Towards December, the wine is transferred to small barrels of oak, 30% of which
are new and 70% used, where they remain to age for 24 months. After decanting in stainless
steel, the wine is bottled without fining or filtration.
Color: light ruby red with subtle garnet reflections
Aroma: ethereal, with uniquely sweet, spicy notes that blend perfectly with fruity and flowery aromas
Flavor: warm, slightly balsamic with delicately tannic notes offset with a good balance of alcohol. Well-structured and generous body with sweet, mouthwatering tannins. The excellent exposition of its vineyards and great thermal energy are determining factors in this wine’s character.
Serving temperature: 16°-18°C. It is particularly enjoyable to savor its initial freshness and then appreciate the evolution of its aromas as the wine slowly warms in the glass.
Evolution: ready for drinking immediately, but with the potential to age and improve for over 20 years
Bottles produced: about 8,500
Also available in magnum format
