Antonio Vallana e Figlio

Gattinara Nebbiolo

9.027 ratings
9.27 pro ratings
Vercelli, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Max Reichwage

Fairly aggressive tannins still (07), needs more time, very fresh, touch of Brett

Fairly aggressive tannins still (07), needs more time, very fresh, touch of Brett

Jan 23rd, 2018
Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

9.0

Yeah buddy. Dialed up the funk huge on the nose. Barnyard and Brett. Palate is pummeling with sandpaper tannin and tight, focused smoke. Body is big and hot but somehow refined.

Yeah buddy. Dialed up the funk huge on the nose. Barnyard and Brett. Palate is pummeling with sandpaper tannin and tight, focused smoke. Body is big and hot but somehow refined.

Jan 22nd, 2018
Matt Perlman

Alto Piemonte is such a reliable source of great value, ageworthy yet accessible Nebbiolo. This one hit all the dusty cherry, earth and rose petal notes and was a perfect match with duck legs

Alto Piemonte is such a reliable source of great value, ageworthy yet accessible Nebbiolo. This one hit all the dusty cherry, earth and rose petal notes and was a perfect match with duck legs

1 person found it helpfulAug 29th, 2018
Daniel P. Drake

This weekend I have opened the 2007 Antonio Vallana e Figlio Gattinara Nebbiolo.

On the nose it is light with notes of cherry, raspberry, leather, anise, rose petals and an earthy component.

On the palate is tart cherry, sour cranberry, raspberry, herbaceous qualities, with an earthy note.

This wine is medium bodied with medium + acidity and high grippy tannins that leads to a long tannic finish. Enjoy your weekend and please be safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

This weekend I have opened the 2007 Antonio Vallana e Figlio Gattinara Nebbiolo.

On the nose it is light with notes of cherry, raspberry, leather, anise, rose petals and an earthy component.

On the palate is tart cherry, sour cranberry, raspberry, herbaceous qualities, with an earthy note.

This wine is medium bodied with medium + acidity and high grippy tannins that leads to a long tannic finish. Enjoy your weekend and please be safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

1 person found it helpfulJun 10th, 2018
Pooneet K

Another good value from the Alto Piemonte. Great with a burger and chicken at union square cafe. Aromatic, mouth filling, balanced, loads of freshness.

Another good value from the Alto Piemonte. Great with a burger and chicken at union square cafe. Aromatic, mouth filling, balanced, loads of freshness.

1 person found it helpfulAug 23rd, 2017
Caroline On Crack

Writer/blogger Los Angeles Magazine, carolineoncrack.com

9.5

Was delighted about how good this was just right after pouring it into a decanter without much agitation. Even better when it was enjoyed with a fennel sausage pizza.

Was delighted about how good this was just right after pouring it into a decanter without much agitation. Even better when it was enjoyed with a fennel sausage pizza.

1 person found it helpfulMay 11th, 2017
Derek Hearst

Perhaps the best value for Nebbiolo year after year, in my opinion

Perhaps the best value for Nebbiolo year after year, in my opinion

1 person found it helpfulMar 22nd, 2017
Claire Walsh

Super deep. Evolved throughout the meal. Geeked out about how well it paired with smoked ricotta in the kale salad. 🤓👌😜

Super deep. Evolved throughout the meal. Geeked out about how well it paired with smoked ricotta in the kale salad. 🤓👌😜

1 person found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2017
Matt Perlman

Smells like dark berries, turned earth, leather, clove and rose oil, sappy black cherry and truffle flavors. Firm but approachable now, from experience these can go multiple decades without breaking a sweat. Alto Piemonte delivers great value per usual.

Smells like dark berries, turned earth, leather, clove and rose oil, sappy black cherry and truffle flavors. Firm but approachable now, from experience these can go multiple decades without breaking a sweat. Alto Piemonte delivers great value per usual.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2017
Adam Knoerzer

Dried roses, cherries, and earth. Dig it.

Dried roses, cherries, and earth. Dig it.

Feb 26th, 2017