Travaglini's 2021 Gattinara is a Nebbiolo from the alpine slopes of northern Piedmont, where the varietal reaches its most elegant expression. This is a wine built for the cellar, structured and demanding on the palate.
The 2021 shows bright, punchy fruit with real depth beneath the surface. The tannins have an angular quality, a slight grip that keeps things lively and prevents any softness from settling in. This is not a wine that coddles; it asks something of the drinker and rewards patience with complexity that unfolds across the glass. It will age gracefully, but there's enough energy in the frame now to enjoy it over the coming years as the edges continue to refine.
The 2021 Gattinara is bright and punchy. A fine introduction to the range, the 2021 possesses notable depth. There is a bit of angularity in the tannins. This is far from an easygoing wine.