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91 pts Vinous (Galloni)
Drinking Window 2026 - 2033
Vallana’s 2021 Gattinara is a deep, intense wine. A blast of macerated cherry, spice, pipe tobacco, leather and dried herbs saturates the palate. The 2021 is not especially finessed, but it sure packs a punch. Drink this burly Gattinara over the next seven to ten years. - By Antonio Galloni on February 2025

- 100% Spanna, the local name for Nebbiolo in Alto Piemonte
- Entirely from Vallana’s high altitude vineyards, 400-500
- The crushed fruit undergoes a 24-hour cold soak before being transferred to cement tanks
- The wine ages for two years in neutral barrel for two years

Gattinara may be the most esteemed appellation in the Alto Piemonte, and today’s Vallana version has become the estate’s flagship wine. Francis’ time-honored practices provide the ideal framework for its rich opulence. One hundred percent Spanna, it is a fabulously pure rendering of this iconic terroir.

From the heart of the UNESCO-protected Supervolcano Geopark, Gattinara stands as the flagship appellation of Alto Piemonte. Its ancient volcanic soils are globally renowned for producing Nebbiolo of remarkable finesse and structure. Bottle maturation can span decades, showcasing the true longevity and elegance of this historic terroir.