Gattinara DOCG 2020 Winery Travaglini Gattinara

The 2020 Gattinara from Cantina Travaglini is an elegant expression of Nebbiolo, aged for 28 months in oak barrels. With a bright garnet red color, it offers complex aromas of ripe fruit, cocoa, licorice and anise, with a balsamic touch. On the palate, it is soft, with a nice acidity and well-structured tannins. Perfect with mixed boiled meats, fillets with mushrooms and mature cheeses.

Gattinara 2020: The Elegance of Nebbiolo Signed by Travaglini

The Gattinara 2020 of the Travaglini Winery is a wine that embodies the tradition and excellence of Nebbiolo, a grape variety that has found its maximum expression in the territory of Gattinara. Produced in the heart of Valsesia, a few kilometers from Vercelli, this wine represents the historic label of the Travaglini family, a name that since 1958 has been synonymous with quality and passion in Piedmontese viticulture.

Territory and Winemaking: A Nebbiolo that Reflects Tradition

The hills of Gattinara, characterized by soils rich in minerals and a cool and breezy climate, offer the ideal conditions for the cultivation of Nebbiolo. Gattinara 2020 is the result of meticulous care in the vineyard and careful selection of grapes. After fermentation, the wine ages for 28 months in oak barrels of different capacities, a process that enhances its complexity and aromatic depth, making it a true ambassador of the terroir.

Tasting Notes: A Sensory Journey between Elegance and Complexity

At sight, Gattinara 2020 presents itself with a bright and transparent garnet red color, a prelude to an olfactory complexity that fascinates from the first moment. On the nose, intense hints of ripe fruit emerge, such as cherry and plum, accompanied by elegant notes of cocoa, licorice and anise. The bouquet is enriched by a balsamic touch, which gives freshness and depth. On tasting, the wine is soft and enveloping, with a nice acidity that perfectly balances the tannic structure, making the sip long and pleasantly persistent.

Food Pairings: The Ideal Companion for Piedmontese Cuisine

Gattinara 2020 is an extremely versatile wine at the table, ideal for accompanying rich and tasty dishes. It pairs perfectly with traditional Piedmontese boiled meats, where its acidity and structured tannins balance the richness of the flavors. It is also excellent with a fillet with mushrooms, where its aromatic complexity enhances the earthy notes of the dish. Finally, it is an ideal companion for aged cheeses and cured meats, which find in the wine a perfect counterpoint of freshness and structure.

Conclusion: A Gattinara DOCG of Character and Refinement

The 2020 Gattinara from Cantina Travaglini is a wine that tells the story and tradition of Piedmontese Nebbiolo, elevating itself to an expression of elegance and refinement. With an alcohol content of 13.5% and a long aging in oak, this wine is perfect to be enjoyed now, but can also evolve further with a few years of aging in the cellar. An unmissable label for lovers of great Italian reds, capable of giving deep emotions with every sip.