Gattinara Tre Vigne, Travaglini

GATTINARA TRE VIGNE

D.O.C.G.

Area

Northern - Piedmont, 3,500-5,000 vines per hectar

Altitude

320-420 meters (1,050-1,360 ft.)

Exposure

South - South-West

Varietal composition

100% Nebbiolo

Yield output

max. 7,000 kg per hectar

Cultivation

Guyot

Soil

rocky and abundant minerals of iron which give the typical reddish colour to the indigenous rock

Climate

typical of the piedmont area, in respect to that of the plain. It permits an even distribution of precipitation between both spring and autumn, and a ventilation of the vineyard supported by almost daily “descending” winds brought about by the Alpine bow. In the winter, snow is frequent, which supports the slow process of sedimentation of the soil

Harvest

first part of October

Winemaking

crushed and macerated for about 15 days in stain-less steel tanks at controlled temperature. The wine is aged for 40 months. 30 months in Slovenian oak casks and 20 per cent aged separately for 10 months in French Barriques and then rests in the bottle for 8 months. The Travaglini TreVigne, is a result of extensive research of the best characteristics of soil, and marriage of three essential aspects

Wine Description

this wine is produced only in the best vintages. A deep pomegranate red wine; delicate fruity fragrances, warm, remindes jam, plum and tamarind. Fullbodied, soft, silky tannins, with a long smooth finish

Food matches

perfect with, roasted meat, game and ripe cheese

Serving temperature

18/20° C

Shelf life

12-15 years, if correctly stored

Alcohol

13.5%Vol

Acidity

5.8 g/Lt

Sugar residual

1.3 g/Lt