2019 Antoniolo - Gattinara DOCG Riserva San Franceso (750ml)

Aged 46 months under strict DOCG regulations, the 2019 Antoniolo Gattinara Riserva San Francesco delivers the structured elegance and savory depth characteristic of Piedmont’s highest-rated Nebbiolo sites.

Crafted exclusively from estate-grown Spanna vines, this vintage matures in large Slavonian oak casks to preserve primary fruit integrity while developing polish and complexity. The extended maceration and prolonged bottle rest before release ensure tightly woven tannins and balanced acidity, providing a structural foundation that supports further cellar aging beyond its official release window.

Tasting Notes

• Nose concentrates sour cherry, dried fig, and damp earth alongside tobacco leaf, licorice root, and crushed violet
• Palate delivers a firm red berry core supported by iron minerality and subtle vanilla-smoke from barrel contact
• Finish maintains brisk natural acidity with lingering bitter almond and graphite persistence

Suggested Foods

• Slow-braised wild boar or lamb shanks: collagen-rich proteins soften the wine’s tannic grip while mirroring its gamey undertones
• Mushroom-wild herb risotto: umami density aligns with the terroir-driven earthiness
• Aged Castelmagno or Parmigiano Reggiano: crystalline salt crystals cut through residual alcohol and amplify floral aroma projection

Serve between 62°F and 64°F. Pour into a wide decanter for thirty to sixty minutes prior to dining to allow closed sulfurous notes to dissipate. Once opened, seal with a vacuum stopper and refrigerate; consume fully within forty-eight hours to protect the thin-skinned Spanna phenotype from rapid oxidation.