COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Nebbiolo, Bonarda di Gattinara, Vespolina
PRODUCER
Franchino Mauro
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Gattinara Franchino Mauro 2020 is a red wine from the Gattinara DOCG in Piedmont, Italy. The primary grape is Nebbiolo (Spanna), making up at least 90%, with small additions of Bonarda di Gattinara and Vespolina. Producer Mauro Franchino is known for his traditional, non-trend-driven approach to winemaking, focusing on expressing the unique terroir of Gattinara. The region's distinctive soils, rich in porphyry, granite, and iron, contribute to the wine's character. The 2020 vintage is characterized by its potential for power, acidity, and tannins, indicating aging potential.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€33
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Gattinara's soils are highly acidic due to porphyry, granite, and iron.
Fact 02
Nebbiolo is locally known as 'Spanna' in this region.
Fact 03
This wine is a 'temporary assortment' in some markets, indicating limited availability.
Fact 04
Mauro Franchino is described as a 'shy and secluded wine craftsman'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Gattinara Franchino Mauro 2020 follows traditional methods. The primary grape, Nebbiolo, is fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes significant aging, typically a minimum of two years in wooden barrels, followed by bottle aging. This extended maturation period is characteristic of Gattinara wines and is crucial for developing their structure and complexity.
