Italiano
San Francesco 2004
| Author | Vinogodi |
| Date of publication | 31/10/19 |
| Score | 94/100 |
| Denomination | Gattinara |
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| Value for money | |
| Current price | 60.00 € |
| Country | Piemonte |
| Nation | Italia |
Made from Nebbiolo from a vineyard with 50-year-old vines and matured for a year in medium-sized battels and 18 months in large 20-25-hl barrels. This is perhaps the most austere cru and this bottle, from a great year, is a prime example, with its twilight-red color with garnet reflections. The initial note in the aroma is licorice followed by crushed violet and then balsamic notes dominate, along with hints of sweet tobacco and fine spice. The hematic notes have decidedly evolved with bottle aging. The mouthfeel is authoritative, with a tannic structure that is exuberant yet incisive. It is extraordinarily rich and leaves the mouth fresh with an incredibly persistent aftertaste.
