Travaglini Gattinara riserva 1998 (review)

82 points

From Gattinara, a small region near Piedmont, Italy.

Distintictive sort of warped bottle shape - very interesting. This little known (and tiny) area makes red wine fromm Nebbiolo. Travaglini have won a number of awards.

Dark colour, aromas of fig and leather mingled with berry fruit - very promising. This follows through on the palate but along with a considerable amount of malic acid. Leaving a taste as if eating a dark red apple. Perhaps not surprisingly I found this off putting.

Perhaps with age the wine could gain a higher score. It has the complexity and structure. Or perhaps the acid will always be there. Drink with (Italian) food.