Description
The Gattinara PDO is reserved exclusively for Red wine.
Production Area
The production area of Gattinara PDO is within the entire territory of the Municipality of Gattinara in the Province of Vercelli, in the Piedmont region.
Blends
Red (including Riserva): min. 90% Nebbiolo (Spanna) and max. 4% Vespolina and/or max. 10% Uva Rara (Bonarda di Gattinara).
Description of product typologies
Gattinara PDO is garnet-red to orange in colour; the nose is light and reminiscent of pansies, especially if aged, and is rich with Mediterranean herbs and red fruit jam; it is dry and harmonious on the palate, with a characteristic almondy background that is accompanied by balsamic and mineral notes. It can display Riserva on the label.The wine must be aged for a mandatory period of 35 months (47 for Riserva wines), of which 24 months must be in wood (36 for Riserva), commencing November 1st of the year in which the grapes were harvested. Grapes destined for the vinification of Gattinara PDO wines must ensure a minimum natural alcohol level of 12.5% and 13% for Riserva wines.
Additional specifications
The Gattinara PDO designation can be followed by Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym.
