Pinot Nero 2021

Castello di Gabiano

2021
Wines Red

Located in the Monferrato area in Piedmont, Castello di Gabiano is now owned by Giacomo Cattaneo Adorno, the last Marquis of Gabiano, and his wife Emanuela. Their vineyards sit at an average height of 300 meters and benefit from the Alpine cool winds which creates a variation of temperature between day and night. As a result, the grapes have concentrated aromas and retain the acidity.

Aged for 10 months in oak barrels. Elegant nose of red berry fruit with notes of leather, tobacco and chocolate. The palate is deep with a rich mouth feel and soft tannins.

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Producer
Castello di Gabiano
Region
Italy, Piedmont
Variety
Pinot Noir
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James Suckling 92 Points

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92 Points James Suckling

Aromas of bright red fruits such as strawberries and red cherries followed by rose hips, and citrus zest with a hint of cola nuts. Lingering toast and baking spice undertones. Light-bodied with polished velvety tannins and refreshing acidity. Healthy and polished. From organically grown grapes. Drink now or hold.

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Italy
Piedmont

Piedmont

Piemonte, in the north-western corner of the Italian peninsula, sits at the foot of the Western Alps, which encircle the region to the north and west. Its seasons are very distinctive: hot, dry summers, cold winters, and temperate springs and autumns are common with occasional fog during harvest time. Located in north-west Italy, surrounded by the Alps, Piedmont means literally “foot of the Mountain” in Italian. .

The richness and elegance of Piedmontese wines go perfectly with the rich and creamy cuisine typical of Piedmont, with meat and risotto at the heart of every menu, not to mention the most notable ingredient, the white truffle (tartufi bianchi). Piedmont has the highest percentage of quality wines in the whole of Italy. It is home to some of the most robust, long-lived wines of the world, many of which are specific to Piedmont and have not excelled anywhere else in the world. The wines of Barolo and Barbaresco are two of Italy’s best. Like fine Bordeaux and Burgundy, these Nebbiolo wines age very well.

DOCs and DOCGs

DOC: Barbera d’Alba; Colli Tortonesi; Dolcetto d’Alba; Grignolino del Monferrato; Langhe; Loazzolo; Monferrato; Nebbiolo d’Alba; Rubino di Cantavenna; Piemonte

DOCG: Barbaresco; Barbera d’Asti; Barbera Nizza Superiore; Barbera del Monferrato Superiore; Barolo; Dolcetto d’Ovada; Erbaluce di Caluso; Gavi; Gattinara; Moscato d’Asti; Roero

The region’s pedigree is apparent in its 58 DOC and DOCG zones, and it has the highest percentage of classified wines in all of Italy.

Grape Varieties

Nebbiolo is the grape used in Piedmont's most important DOCGs: Barolo, Barbaresco and Gattinara. Barbera, a dark-skinned variety, is responsible for a growing number of superlative wines, labelled as Barbera del Monferrato, Barbera d’Asti or Barbera d'Alba.

Another important red grape is Dolcetto, with several DOCs to its name (d'Alba, d'Acqui and di Ovada are the top three). Although its name means 'little sweet one', Dolcetto gives red wines with an appetizing, gently bitter finish. Although Piedmont is known as a red-wine region, there are whites that have to be mentioned: Moscato d’Asti and sparkling Asti Spumante, both made from Moscato grapes; Gavi is the most renown still white, made from the Cortese grape, a local variety which gives a clean and citrussy white. Crisp, floral Arneis is the grape used for whites in Roero appellation..