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2010 Antoniolo Gattinara San Francesco

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Latest Sale Price

June 5, 2022 - $52

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RATINGS

94Vinous / IWC

Sweet tobacco, licorice and dried herbs all add nuance to the beautifully textured.

94Wine Enthusiast

Mature black cherry, leather, grilled herb, ground pepper and balsamic notes are just some of the aromas and flavors of this stunning Nebbiolo...well balanced with bracing, noble tannins and bright acidity...

90Wine Spectator

There's plenty of vigor in this red, whose flavors range from cherry and strawberry to leather, mineral and spice. Firmly structured and juicy, with a lingering aftertaste of dried berry and tobacco.

REGION

Italy, Piedmont, Gattinara

Gattinara is a small DOCG within Piedmont. It is one of the seven DOCG appellations of Piedmont, meaning it shares an elevated, prestigious status with the Barolo and Barbaresco appellations. Nebbiolo is the primary grape here, though it is called Spanno locally. Gattinara DOCG wines must be at least 90% Nebbiolo and have a minimum of three years of aging. Riservas require a minimum of four years of aging. The wines of Gattinara have excellent reputations, and at best they are elegant and full-bodied.

TYPE

Red Wine, Nebbiolo, D.O.C.G.

This red grape is most often associated with Piedmont, where it becomes DOCG Barolo and Barbaresco, among others. Its name comes from Italian for “fog,” which descends over the region at harvest. The fruit also gains a foggy white veil when mature.