- 100% Nebbiolo from estate vineyards
- 50-60 year old vines planted to volcanic soils with south/southwest exposure
- Spontaneous fermentation with maceration lasts 18 days
- Fermented in cement tank
- Aged in 25-35HL Slavonian and French oak casks for 36 months
- Aged one year in bottle prior to release
- 1500 cases produced annually
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Gattinara
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-ALO-10-19 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Decanter
Score
96
Date
2026-03-18
"Initial intense juicy fruit aromas of sour plum, sweet ripe cherry and candied citrus peel then see some laurel leaf, white pepper and a very distinctive ferrous note kick in. The palate has amazing energy; a big entry, a dense, ripe, tannic middle, and an infinitely long and grippy finish with a return of the fruit and spice aromas of the nose. Drink now for the exuberance, or put to one side for a great bottle in the future."
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2024-07-22
"The nose is dominated by dried violets, balsamic, earth, clay, strawberries and dried cherries. Full-bodied with ripe, velvety tannins, woven but chewy acidity and super-savory length. Power with grace. Just a bit warming on the finish, yet balanced. Drinkable now, but best from 2029."
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2025-02-28
"The 2019 Gattinara Riserva is a deep, potent, austere wine. Dried cherry, white pepper, chalk, mint, herbs and dried flowers give the 2019 a super-classic profile. Firm, driving tannins reinforce that impression. Even though this is the estate's entry-level Gattinara, it is a wine that needs time. This is not an easygoing offering by any means."
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2026-04-30
"Cherry, rose hip, licorice, mineral and incense aromas and flavors highlight this grippy red. Supple, open and fresh, with a light dusting of tannins on the extended finish. Drink now through 2035. 1,500 cases made, 500 cases imported."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2020
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2026-02-18
"The 2020 Gattinara Riserva is a terrific introduction to the Gattinaras. Sage, tobacco, mint, dried herbs and spice tones are beautifully delineated in the glass. This mid-weight, vibrant Gattinara is quite impressive. Best of all, it will drink well with minimal cellaring."
2020
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2026-04-30
"This red is intense and powerful without being heavy-handed. Cherry, raspberry, iron, eucalyptus and spice flavors are complex and persist through the long, mineral- and spice-tinged aftertaste. Offers fine balance and energy. Drink now through 2037. 1,500 cases made, 500 cases imported."
Decanter
Score
96
Date
2022-07-29
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2022-03-31
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2024-02-06
"The 2018 Gattinara Riserva is seriously impressive, especially considering it is Antoniolo's entry-level Gattinara. Deep, layered and dynamic in the glass, the 2018 has so much to offer. Macerated red cherry, menthol, licorice, spice, cedar and leather fill out the layers. This is all class"the hidden gem in this range."
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2024-03-31
"This has mellowed nicely, featuring fading aromas and flavors of cherry, plum, spice, leather and tobacco. Complex and supple, this red delivers fine balance and a long, detailed, saline aftertaste. Drink now through 2032. 1,500 cases made, 450 cases imported. "BS"