Gattinara

The red wines "Gattinara" and Gattinara Riserva are included in the Protected Designation of Origin "Gattinara".

Grapes

Both types of "Gattinara" wine must be produced using at least 90% grapes from the Nebbiolo grape variety. The Vespolina (maximum 4%) and Uva Rara grapes can also contribute to the production, as long as they remain below a total quota of 10%.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The wine "Gattinara" is a red wine with a pleasant garnet hue, embellished with orange nuances. The aroma is fine and pleasant, spicy and with slight hints of violet. It is accompanied by a dry and harmonious taste, characterized by a slightly bitterish background. The minimum total alcoholic strength by volume is 12.50% vol. "Gattinara Riserva", on the other hand, is garnet red with a tendency towards orange. Its fine aroma is very reminiscent of that of violet and becomes even more pronounced as it ages. Even in this variant, the flavor is dry and harmonious, with a bitterish background. The alcohol content is 13.00% vol.

Grape production area

The production area is limited to the municipality of Gattinara. A hilly territory at the foot of Monte Rosa, in Piemonte region.

Specificity and historical notes

Viticulture has always been a pivot in the economy of Gattinara. Introduced by the Romans, in the time of Augustus, in the Middle Ages already represented the heart of local trade. According to official documents, in fact, already in 1378 there was an important wine export trade. In 1872, the government established the "Regia Stazione Enologica Sperimentale (Royal Experimental Oenological Station), with an Oenological School, vineyards, Experimental Cellar and Meteorological Station".