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1998 Travaglini Gattinara
Vineyard: Travaglini
Price: $24.99
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Varietal: Nebbiolo
Style: Red Wine
Region: Italy
Other Vintages: 2003 2001 1997 1996
Drink By: 2007
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Travaglini Gattinara is made with 100% Nebbiolo grapes, grown on the family estate. Nebbiolo grapes have been grown in the Piedmont region for centuries. This varietal takes its name from the morning fog, "nebbia" which fills the valleys of teh area during harvest. Nebbiolo, the outstanding red wine grape of Italy, is deep in color, robust and full-bodied, with rich, deep, complex flavors. 1998 was an excellent year in Italy, and this wine displays the perfect growing conditions. The fruit i...
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