{"product_id":"2019-travaglini-gattinara-vigna-ronchi-riserva","title":"2019 Travaglini Gattinara Vigna Ronchi Riserva","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Travaglini Gattinara Vigna Ronchi Riserva is a single-vineyard expression of Nebbiolo from one of Alto Piemonte’s most iconic producers. Crafted only in the best vintages, this Riserva showcases the precision, depth and elegance that have made Gattinara one of Italy’s most compelling sources of ageworthy red wine. Expect a wine that combines Barolo-like structure with the cooler, more mineral signature of the northern Alps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2019 Vigna Ronchi Riserva shows a luminous garnet core with brick-orange reflections at the rim, typical of finely crafted Nebbiolo. The nose opens with lifted aromas of dried rose petals, violet, sour cherry and wild strawberry, layered with notes of blood orange, rhubarb, sweet spice, tobacco and a distinct ferrous, mineral edge.\n\nOn the palate, this is medium-bodied yet firmly structured, with vibrant acidity and polished, finely grained tannins that frame flavors of red cherry, cranberry, pomegranate and dried raspberry. Subtle nuances of licorice, leather, forest floor and orange peel emerge with air, giving the wine complexity and length. The finish is long, savory and mouthwatering, driven by mineral tension rather than sheer weight. While already approachable with proper aeration, this Riserva has the structure to evolve beautifully for 10–15 years or more from the vintage, gaining tertiary notes of truffle, dried flowers and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVigna Ronchi is a select single vineyard in Gattinara, rooted in steep, well-drained slopes of ancient volcanic and porphyry-rich soils that give the wine its hallmark minerality and tension. The continental climate of Alto Piemonte, tempered by Alpine breezes and significant diurnal shifts, allows Nebbiolo to ripen slowly while preserving acidity and aromatic detail. Grapes are typically harvested by hand to ensure meticulous selection in the vineyard. In the cellar, Travaglini follows a traditional approach: extended maceration on the skins to extract color, tannin and aromatics, followed by long aging in large oak casks (often Slavonian) and additional bottle refinement before release, to achieve the harmony and depth expected from a Riserva bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Gattinara Riserva shines alongside classic northern Italian dishes such as braised beef (brasato al Nebbiolo), ossobuco, veal shank, roast lamb and game birds. It also pairs beautifully with rich risottos (especially with mushrooms or truffle), mature Alpine cheeses, charcuterie and dishes featuring porcini or other earthy mushrooms. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) in large Burgundy or Nebbiolo stems to allow the aromatics to blossom. Decanting for 1–2 hours is recommended in its youth to soften the tannins and fully open the bouquet; older bottles may need a gentler, shorter decant to separate sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTravaglini is the benchmark name in Gattinara, a historic estate founded in the 1950s that helped revive the reputation of Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo on the world stage. Located in the heart of the Gattinara DOCG, the family-run winery is known for its pioneering work in single-vineyard bottlings and its distinctive, curved bottle designed to catch sediment and enhance service. Over several generations, Travaglini has become synonymous with refined, long-lived Nebbiolo from volcanic soils, consistently earning critical acclaim and positioning Gattinara as a serious alternative to the more famous Barolo and Barbaresco regions of Piemonte.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Travaglini","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251890540881,"sku":"GCW-TRAV-19070709","price":96.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2019_Travaglini_Gattinara_Vigna_Ronchi_Riserva.png?v=1783442125","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2019-travaglini-gattinara-vigna-ronchi-riserva","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}