"The 2005 Gattinara is a pretty, mid-weight Nebbiolo. Sweet cherries, tobacco, herbs and crushed flowers are some of the notes that emerge from this classy, refined red. The Gattinara is a somewhat fleeting, ethereal wine, but it has the freshness and firmness to age well for at least another decade. This entry-level Gattinara possesses tons of varietal character in a translucent, weightless expression that is typical of the appellation. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020."

Community Tasting Notes (average 87.7 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 6 notes) - hiding notes with no text

Rating for Italy-Piedmont: 92 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>

gravel, tobacco, medium-high tannin at the beginning. leather finish