Antoniolo

Vigneto Castelle Gattinara Nebbiolo

9.159 ratings
9.119 pro ratings
Gattinara, Vercelli, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Gregory Fulchiero

Rustic, leaner than anticipated. Potpourri aromas off the bat. Faded quickly. Would love this with rrrrroast beast.

Rustic, leaner than anticipated. Potpourri aromas off the bat. Faded quickly. Would love this with rrrrroast beast.

Dec 23rd, 2020
Josh Morgenthau

Nice bricking. Spicy aroma. Wood spice, cedar, some pyrazines, red fruit on the palate, but aging out quickly. Sharpness and harsh tannins that will unfortunately never integrate gracefully.

Nice bricking. Spicy aroma. Wood spice, cedar, some pyrazines, red fruit on the palate, but aging out quickly. Sharpness and harsh tannins that will unfortunately never integrate gracefully.

Sep 6th, 2020
Lance E. Farman

It's a cellar piece. Skeleton is there for sure. Far better on day two. Value nebs.

It's a cellar piece. Skeleton is there for sure. Far better on day two. Value nebs.

May 16th, 2020
Evan Bienstock

2006. An amazing year in Barolo and apparently and amazing year in Alto Piemonte. This was beautiful after just 40 mins in a decanter. Last glass was sheer elegance.

2006. An amazing year in Barolo and apparently and amazing year in Alto Piemonte. This was beautiful after just 40 mins in a decanter. Last glass was sheer elegance.

1 person found it helpfulOct 21st, 2017
Davis Smith

Sommelier Acquerello

9.0

Pretty wonderful right now

Pretty wonderful right now

1 person found it helpfulMar 18th, 2015
Don Davis

Value Nebbiolo. High toned, already drinking well.

Value Nebbiolo. High toned, already drinking well.

Nov 8th, 2014
Cara Patricia

GM/Partner/Head Sommelier at Les Clos San Francisco

9.5

90 gattinara with crispy octopus!

90 gattinara with crispy octopus!

Apr 28th, 2014
Kurt Schuster

Lean and tight. A beautiful example of the region. Good balance of fruit, savory notes, various spices. However, all of that aside I’m just not sure if it’s worth the price. 

Lean and tight. A beautiful example of the region. Good balance of fruit, savory notes, various spices. However, all of that aside I’m just not sure if it’s worth the price. 

Sep 22nd, 2023
Andrea Soolah

Really love it but open it like an hour before. 2nd day even better MCBV

Really love it but open it like an hour before. 2nd day even better MCBV

May 5th, 2022
Ian Hamel

2022/3/31 with mole chichito. It took a minute to open but there were roses, strawberry coulis, bitter cherries and salty minerality in store. Pretty dang good.

2022/3/31 with mole chichito. It took a minute to open but there were roses, strawberry coulis, bitter cherries and salty minerality in store. Pretty dang good.

Mar 31st, 2022