# Borgofranco (Cantina Delsignore)

> Red, Gattinara DOCG Riserva by [Cantina Delsignore](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-delsignore.md), Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-delsignore-borgofranco).

- **Producer:** Cantina Delsignore
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Gattinara DOCG Riserva
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100% (locally called Spanna)
- **Production area:** Permolone (80/90 years old, 400/460 m), Lurga (30/50 years, 350/400 m), Palo di Ferro (8 years, 400/460 m), Valferana (60/70 years, 350 m), all in Gattinara
- **Soil:** Hilly, volcanic origin, porphyry and granite rocks rich in minerals and iron, acidic pH
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, 3,500 vines/ha, yield 45 hl/ha, manual harvest with bunch selection
- **Vinification:** Destemmed and gently crushed, fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel at 30 to 33°C, then macerated for 20 to 30 days. Aged at least 42 months in 5 hl oak tonneaux, then further time in steel and bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

Gattinara Riserva from four historic Gattinara vineyards, aged at least 42 months in 5 hl oak tonneaux.