GATTINARA D.O.C.G. RISERVA

100% Nebbiolo
Gattinara is one of Italy's oldest and finest red wines
Very low yields make for a more structured wine
Aging in Slavonian oak barrels for at least two years and then transferred to 225 liter "barriques" for at least another nine months. Further long aging in the bottle before releasing
Deep garnet red with orange reflections. The nose is intense and elegant with clear hints of violets. The palate is very dry with intense character, harmonious, pleasant and lingering after taste
Accompaniment: Meats, aged cheeses, and hearty pasta dishes
Ratings by vintage:
- 1998: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses
- 2000: Parker 89; Wine Spectator 90
- 2003: Wine Spectator 91

CARAMINO D.O.C. RISERVA

Estate bottled, single vineyard in the Fara appellation.
80% Nebbiolo, with 10% Vespolina and 10% Bonarda grown in the "Caramino" area of village of Briona
Very low yields make for a more structured wine
Aging in oak for a total of 4 years of which 6 months are in new barriques, then resting in the bottle before release
Color is deep ruby red tending to garnet. Noble and austere nose with clean hints of violets and truffles. The palate is dry, warm, and velvety, with notable texture
Accompaniment: Roasted meats, game, and aged cheeses
Ratings by vintage:
- 1995: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 1997: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 1998: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses
- 1999: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Three Glasses
- 2000: Parker 89; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2001: Parker 89; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses; Wine Spectator 90
- 2002: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2003: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2004: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses; Wine Spectator 91

100% Nebbiolo, grown in the villages of Fara, Sizzano, and Ghemme. In this area the Nebbiolo grape is called "Spanna"
Estate Bottled. Aging in 3rd passage barriques for a minimum of 6 months, then resting in the bottle before release
Color is deep ruby red when young and with orange reflections when aged
Persistent nose with hints of violets. The palate is dry and harmonious
Accompaniment: Roasted meats, game, and hearty pasta dishes
Ratings by vintage:
- 1999: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2001: Wine Spectator Top 12 Values from Piedmont
- 2004: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses

80% Nebbiolo, 10% Vespolina and 10% Bonarda, estate bottled
Very low yields make for a more structured wine
Total 4 years of aging, first in Slavonian oak barrels for two years, then in barriques for about 6 months, and resting in the bottle before release
Color is garnet red with orange reflections and an intense nose with clean hints of dry roses. The palate is sapid and complex, velvety, and an harmonious aftertaste
Accompaniment: Roasted meats, game, and hearty pasta dishes
Ratings by vintage:
- 1998: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2000: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses; Wine Spectator 92
- 2002: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2003: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses; Wine Spectator 90

100% Arneis grapes grown in the hilly area of Roero (Alba). Arneis is known as the "white nebbiolo"
Very low yields make for a more structured wine
Temperature controlled fermentation for 5 days and then aging in stainless steel vats
Color is pale yellow with an intense and floral nose, elegant, with clean hints of fresh fruit. A dry and juicy palate with pleasant fruity texture
Accompaniment: Seafood, pasta, and lighter entrees

100% Nebbiolo, late-harvested
Aging in Slavonian oak barrels for 3 to 4 years and then refined for at least one year in the bottle before releasing
Deep garnet red with orange reflections. The nose is intense and elegant with clear hints of violets, roses and truffles. The palate is very dry with intense character, harmonious, pleasant and lingering after taste
Accompaniment: Fits ideally with meats, aged cheeses, and hearty pasta dishes

100% Dolcetto, grown in the "Langhe" area
Very low yields make for a more structured wine
Aging in 3rd passage barriques and large casks for a 1 to 2 years, then resting in the bottle before release
Color is deep ruby red when young and with orange reflections when aged
Persistent nose with hints of violets. The palate is dry and harmonious
Accompaniment: Roasted meats, game, and hearty pasta dishes

100% Barbera
Very low yields make for a more structured wine
Aging in 3rd passage barriques and large casks for a 1 to 2 years, then resting in the bottle before release
Color is deep ruby red when young and with orange reflections when aged
Persistent nose with hints of wild berries, intense and dry on the palate
Accompaniment: Risotto dishes, dry cheeses and hearty pasta soups