Red

Riserva

By Paride Iaretti, Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy

Paride Iaretti Riserva

Gattinara DOCG Riserva made from 100% Nebbiolo grown on old vineyards in Gattinara with an average vine age of 40 years, partly hand harvested due to the steep terrain. Warm, dry and austere on the palate with soft, balanced tannins.

Tasting notes

Garnet red colour with orange reflections. Bouquet of roses and violets, dried figs, liquorice and spices. Warm, dry and austere in the mouth, with soft, balanced tannins.

Pairs well with

Venison and game, red meat and mature cheeses

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Gattinara DOCG Riserva
Grape
Nebbiolo
Cru / vineyard
Bogianetta, Villetto, Marzola
Production area
Gattinara
Soil
Porphyric and volcanic soil
Exposure
Sunny basin
Vineyard planting
Old vineyards located in Gattinara, with an average vine age of 40 years, worked partially by hand due to the steep terrain and narrow row spacing. Guyot training method, manual harvest in 20kg boxes, yields of about 60 quintals per hectare.
Vinification
Vinification in stainless steel. Maceration on the skins for 30 days with delestage and manual punching down (follature). Malolactic fermentation completed naturally in stainless steel. Aged 12 months in tonneaux, then 24 months in large oak barrels, then 12 months in steel tanks.
Serving temperature
18-20°C
Storage
Aging potential of 15 years or more, classic of Alto Piemonte. Best kept lying down horizontally in a cool, dark place.

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