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San Francesco Gattinara DOCG wine — Antoniolo winery — Dionysus
RedGattinaraDOCG

San Francesco Gattinara DOCG

by Antoniolo · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationGattinaraDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesNebbiolo
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for7 years
Bottled in0.75 l
AntonioloPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The 55-year-old vines grow in the mineral-rich soils of the “San Francesco” vineyard.

Vinification

The grapes undergo skin maceration before fermentation. After 14–16 days, the wine is transferred to 350–500 L oak barrels.

Ageing

The wine spends one year in 350–500 L oak barrels, followed by a further 18 months in large 20–25 hL oak casks and one year in bottle.

Tasting profile

Structured.