Torraccia del Plantavigna Gattinara (2016)

Garnet red in color with a golden rim that develops with aging, the wine has a fine and pleasant nose, with a hint of violets. On the palate, it is dry and harmonious, with a lightly tannic aftertaste.

Grape: 100% Nebbiolo

Tasting Notes

93 Wine Enthusiast
Intense floral aromas of rose and iris mingle with forest berry, dried mint and underbrush on this chiseled Nebbiolo. Racy and elegant, the radiant palate offers spiced cranberry, blood orange, star anise and botanical herb before closing on salty mineral note evoking rusty iron. Vibrant acidity and taut fine-grained tannins provide age-worthy support. Drink 2023–2036.

93 Decanter
Torraccia del Piantavigna is an elegant Gattinara which perfectly represents the elegance of Nebbiolo from Alto Piemonte. The grapes come from the Gerbidoni and Lurghe vineyards within the appellation, following a severe selection. The wine is aged in both French and Slovenian oak, the 2016 vintage maturing for 36 months. Bright ruby, it shines for the delicacy of its earthy strawberry and hints of pot-pourri, blood orange and bitter citrus. Stylish on the palate, it combines dried cherry and citrus flavours with silky, dense tannins, crisp acidity and great savouriness, leading to a liquorice finish. Drinking Window: 2021 - 2040.

88 James Suckling
Aromas of dried and sour cherries, dried leaves and citrus zest. It’s medium-bodied with tight tannins and fresh acidity. A little light on the finish. 100% nebbiolo. Drink or hold.