Beschreibung
GattinaraValferanais a still red wine with an ancient tradition. It is produced in the province of is a still red wine with an ancient tradition. It is produced in the province of Vercelliin the municipality of the same name, making it a DOCG red wine from the in the municipality of the same name, making it a DOCG red wine from the Piedmontregion. region. Gattinara Valferanafrom the from the Nerviwinery is made in the Valferana vineyard, originally called Val Florana, right below Monte Rosa. And it is precisely the proximity of such a high mountain that, combined with the magnificent exposure to the sun’s rays, creates a microclimate where Nebbiolo grapes tend to thrive. In fact, Gattinara is made 100% from winery is made in the Valferana vineyard, originally called Val Florana, right below Monte Rosa. And it is precisely the proximity of such a high mountain that, combined with the magnificent exposure to the sun’s rays, creates a microclimate where Nebbiolo grapes tend to thrive. In fact, Gattinara is made 100% from Nebbiolograpes, which in this particular production area are called uva spanna. This is the production process for grapes, which in this particular production area are called uva spanna. This is the production process for Gattinara Valferanacarried out by the Piedmontese winery carried out by the Piedmontese winery Nervi: it begins with destemming and gentle pressing, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks. After vinification, the wine ages for three years in large oak barrels, followed by further maturation in old concrete vats. A further 3-6 months in the bottle allows the product to reach the heights of quality renowned throughout Italy and beyond. : it begins with destemming and gentle pressing, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks. After vinification, the wine ages for three years in large oak barrels, followed by further maturation in old concrete vats. A further 3-6 months in the bottle allows the product to reach the heights of quality renowned throughout Italy and beyond. Gattinaratastes best after around ten years, but the producer promises a much longer shelf life for its wine, naturally without losing its exceptional qualities.tastes best after around ten years, but the producer promises a much longer shelf life for its wine, naturally without losing its exceptional qualities.
