Travaglini Gattinara 2004

$34.99 -- Rated 90 points by Wine Spectator!

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90 points Wine Specatator: Delicate aromas of ripe plum, with hints of cedar and flowers. Medium- to full-bodied, with very refined tannins and a long, complex finish of strawberry and spices.

Flavor Profile: Nose of smoky, earthy, winey dried cherries.Aromas and flavors evolve over a few minutes. Not a lot of initial, upfront fruit, but building in weight: cherry, earth, minerality, peppery finish. A fair amount of tannin coats the mouth.

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Vintage: 2004

Region: Italy

Rating: 90 pts

Lifespan: Drink through 2017

Grape: Nebbiolo

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