In the glass
Aroma: cherry, raspberry, earthy, forest floor
Palate: light red fruit, fine tannin, mineral, herbal
Tenuta Gatti's Pinot Nero, grown at altitude on the Nebrodi slopes in northern Sicily, is one of Italy's southernmost Pinot Nero bottlings: light, mineral and earthy with the Nebrodi altitude moderating what would otherwise be an impossible growing zone for the variety.
What it pairs with
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Roast guinea fowl
Pinot Nero's delicacy and earthiness suit lean game birds. -
Mushroom risotto
Forest-floor earthiness and light tannin complement mushroom risotto naturally. -
Grilled salmon
One of the few reds suited to grilled salmon due to its light body and high acidity.
How to serve Tenuta Gatti Pinot Nero
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast guinea fowl, Mushroom risotto, Grilled salmon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tenuta Gatti cultivates Pinot Nero at altitude on the Nebrodi slopes, making it one of the very few estates in Sicily experimenting seriously with the variety. The cooler Nebrodi microclimate makes this unusual experiment viable and produces a distinctly Sicilian take on Pinot Nero.
- 2005 — First Tenuta Gatti Pinot Nero from Nebrodi altitude vineyards
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta Gatti
- Grapes
- Pinot Nero (100%)
- Classification
- Sicilia DOC
- Oak
- Aged in French barriques, 10 months
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 14-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Tenuta Gatti Pinot Nero
What does Tenuta Gatti Pinot Nero taste like?
On the nose, cherry, raspberry, earthy, forest floor. On the palate, light red fruit, fine tannin, mineral, herbal. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a mineral, persistent finish. Tenuta Gatti's Pinot Nero, grown at altitude on the Nebrodi slopes in northern Sicily, is one of Italy's southernmost Pinot Nero bottlings: light, mineral and earthy with the Nebrodi altitude moderating what would otherwise be an impossible growing zone for the variety.
When should I drink Tenuta Gatti Pinot Nero?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Tenuta Gatti Pinot Nero?
Roast guinea fowl is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mushroom risotto and Grilled salmon. Pinot Nero's delicacy and earthiness suit lean game birds.
What grapes are in Tenuta Gatti Pinot Nero?
The blend is Pinot Nero (100%). The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.