90POINTS
16½/20
Travaglini Gattinara Riserva 2006
Gattinara, Piedmont, ItalySpicy, peppery, black cherry, prune, meaty, leather, cigar, smoky tar aromas with a floral note. Dry, full, rich, fresh palate with some gritty tannins. Tar, smoky herb, meaty, liquorice, strawberry jam, dried cherry, tobacco, spicy, peppery flavours. Good concentration and length but a bit dry and rustic on the finish. Needs 2-5 years to fully develop or try with rarer beef or veal.Tasted: 15 September 2013Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $60.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Lifford Wine & Spirits |
AB | $48.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
QC | $41.50 | 750ml |
Grape: NebbioloCSPC: 342329UPC: 008033406220507