Travaglini
Estate Bottled Gattinara Nebbiolo
Gattinara, Vercelli, Piedmont, Italy
Excellent value for its type. Not as complex as Barolo or Barbaresco but has all of the attractive aromas and structure if it's higher priced cousins. Very pale brick red with an orange rim. Medium intensity of dried red cherry, tomato leaf, iodine. Medium body, high acid, slightly saline, chalky high astringency outlasts the fruit coupled with a noticeable bitterness leaves a slightly rustic mouthfeel. Well integrated alcohol 13.5% throws no heat or prickle. Medium finish, medium intensity and complexity cassis, fresh red cherry, herbal.
Excellent value for its type. Not as complex as Barolo or Barbaresco but has all of the attractive aromas and structure if it's higher priced cousins. Very pale brick red with an orange rim. Medium intensity of dried red cherry, tomato leaf, iodine. Medium body, high acid, slightly saline, chalky high astringency outlasts the fruit coupled with a noticeable bitterness leaves a slightly rustic mouthfeel. Well integrated alcohol 13.5% throws no heat or prickle. Medium finish, medium intensity and complexity cassis, fresh red cherry, herbal.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2015Light tar and potpourri; refined tannins and easy drinking
Light tar and potpourri; refined tannins and easy drinking
Jul 5th, 2016
Dried and candied strawberry. Lifted acid. Touch of rocky earth. Rinsed basil. Primary structure with no glimpse of anything further.
Dried and candied strawberry. Lifted acid. Touch of rocky earth. Rinsed basil. Primary structure with no glimpse of anything further.
Aug 8th, 2015
Let this breathe for 15-20 minutes and enjoy. It's an excellent, very drinkable red.
Let this breathe for 15-20 minutes and enjoy. It's an excellent, very drinkable red.
Jan 31st, 2017Very rich, drinkable and unique. This is serious stuff.
Very rich, drinkable and unique. This is serious stuff.
Jan 28th, 2017
Normally I'd prefer a younger Nebbiolo, but this one aged gracefully. Pleasant earthy tones with hints of caramel. Needed a while to properly open up though.
Normally I'd prefer a younger Nebbiolo, but this one aged gracefully. Pleasant earthy tones with hints of caramel. Needed a while to properly open up though.
Dec 21st, 2015
Overrated Nebbiolo, but still smooth and deep with good earthy fruit.
Overrated Nebbiolo, but still smooth and deep with good earthy fruit.
Dec 5th, 2015structured Nebbiolo with tannins at the right level and blend of cherries just wonderful to smell and taste
structured Nebbiolo with tannins at the right level and blend of cherries just wonderful to smell and taste
Nov 3rd, 2015