# Barolo Gattera (2019)

- **Producer:** Revello Fratelli
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piedmont, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €43
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** rose, black cherry, strawberry, liquorice, red cherry, vanilla, cedar, cloves, leather, tobacco, dried fruit, earth

## About this wine

The Revello Fratelli Barolo Gattera 2019 hails from the Gattera vineyard, a specific Geographical Mention (MGA) within the La Morra sub-region of Barolo, Piedmont. This wine is a product of Revello Fratelli, a family winery with a history in La Morra dating back to 1954, where two generations are involved in winemaking. Their approach emphasizes respecting nature and the land. The 2019 vintage is noted for its fine-grained tannins and limestone influence, contributing to its structure and complexity.

## Interesting facts

- Gattera is a recognized Geographical Mention (MGA) within Barolo.
- Revello Fratelli has been in La Morra since 1954.
- Slavonian oak barrels are used for aging, a traditional approach.
- The vines in Gattera range from 1960 to 1995 plantings.

## Food pairing

The wine's robust tannins and full body are well-suited to rich proteins, where the tannins bind with the meat's proteins, softening the wine and enhancing the savory flavors. Its acidity cuts through the richness of fatty dishes, providing balance. Earthy notes in the wine complement mushroom and truffle flavors.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Revello Fratelli Barolo Gattera 2019 begins with harvest in early to mid-October. Alcoholic fermentation occurs over 6-8 days in horizontal roto-fermenters, followed by completion in stainless steel tanks for 10-15 days. Malolactic fermentation also takes place in steel tanks. The wine is then aged for 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels. Following aging, it is bottled in July of the year prior to release, adhering to Barolo DOCG regulations for aging and sale.