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Travaglini Gattinara Riserva DOCG 2017

Travaglini Gattinara Riserva DOCG 2017

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Dried Cherries, Licorice, Firm Tannins, and Volcanic Depth

The 2017 Travaglini Gattinara Riserva is a profound, structured Nebbiolo born from the iron-rich volcanic soils of Alto Piemonte. Crafted only in exceptional years, it offers a commanding bouquet of dried dark cherries, crushed roses, licorice, and iron. Medium-to-full-bodied, it balances concentrated, spice-laced fruit with firm, gripping tannins and vibrant alpine acidity, delivering incredible depth, savory complexity, and immense aging potential in its iconic curved bottle.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-to-Full-Bodied, Structured & Deep ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone Dry ●●●●●
Tannins Firm, Gripping & Classic ●●●●●
Acidity Vibrant, Crisp & Mineral ●●●●●
Oak Traditional (Aged ~36 months in large Slavonian oak casks, 0% new wood) ●●●●●

Highlights

  • 100% Nebbiolo (locally known as Spanna) grown in the rocky, iron-rich volcanic soils of the Gattinara DOCG in Alto Piemonte, produced only in top-quality vintages.
  • Subjected to extended maturation to meet strict Riserva classification standards: aged for approximately 3 years (36 months) in large, neutral Slavonian oak casks, followed by up to a year in bottle prior to release.
  • The 2017 vintage was notably warm and dry in Alto Piemonte, naturally restricting yields and producing wines of immense fruit concentration, while the cool alpine nights successfully preserved the region's signature high-toned acidity.
  • Packaged in Travaglini's iconic, irregularly shaped curved bottle—originally designed in 1958 by Giancarlo Travaglini to naturally capture sediment while pouring long-aged wines.
  • A benchmark example of traditional northern Piedmont Nebbiolo; more austere and mineral-driven than Barolo, offering immense longevity and structural authority.

Tasting Notes

Deep, glowing garnet in the glass with subtle brick-orange hues at the rim. The nose is intense, balsamic, and deeply savory, offering powerful aromas of dried dark cherries, wild plum, and crushed roses, intricately woven with black licorice, tar, iron, and dried alpine herbs. On the palate, it is medium-to-full-bodied, muscular, and focused. The concentrated, spice-laced fruit is framed by firm, classic Nebbiolo tannins and racy volcanic acidity, concluding on a remarkably long, earthy, and mineral-driven finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve at 16–18°C in large Burgundy or Nebbiolo stemware.
  • Decanting: Highly recommended to decant for 2 hours in its youth to soften its formidable structure and unleash the savory aromatics; pairs magnificently with slow-braised venison, osso buco, wild boar ragù, or aged hard cheeses. Optimal drinking window 2026 through 2045+.

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