COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Antoniolo
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Antoniolo Osso San Grato 2017 is a Gattinara DOCG from Piedmont, Italy, made from 100% Nebbiolo. The wine originates from the Osso San Grato vineyard, a monopole owned exclusively by the Antoniolo family. The vineyard's name, 'Bones of Saint Grato,' carries historical significance. The Antoniolo estate, founded in 1948, is now managed by the third generation, who have maintained a commitment to traditional winemaking and acquiring exceptional vineyard sites. Antoniolo was an early adopter of bottling single-vineyard wines in Gattinara, highlighting their dedication to showcasing specific terroirs.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€75
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Osso San Grato means 'Bones of Saint Grato'.
Fact 02
The vineyard is a monopole, owned solely by Antoniolo.
Fact 03
Vines in Osso San Grato are approximately 60 years old.
Fact 04
Antoniolo was a pioneer in single-vineyard bottlings in Gattinara.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Antoniolo Osso San Grato begins with spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts in concrete vats, with maceration lasting 18 to 20 days and employing gentle extraction. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 36 months in large Slavonian or French oak casks (25-30 hectoliters). It is then refined in the bottle for one year before release. Viticultural practices are organic, utilizing cover crops and integrated pest management, with minimal use of SO2.
