2018 Antoniolo Le Castelle Gattinara Riserva

96 PTS

The 2018 Antoniolo "Le Castelle" Gattinara Riserva is, without question, one of my personal favorites. For anyone who loves Nebbiolo, this wine captures the purest expression of the varietal in its classic form, offering all the elegance, structure, and complexity that make Nebbiolo so special.

The nose opens with beautiful aromas of red cherries, wild berries, and delicate rose petals, followed by savory notes of leather, tobacco, and a subtle mineral edge that speaks to Gattinara’s unique terroir. On the palate, it’s powerful yet refined, with fine tannins, vibrant acidity, and layers of fruit and spice. The long, elegant finish leaves a lasting impression, and while it’s drinking beautifully now, this wine has incredible aging potential.

K&L is offering this stunning Gattinara at an amazing price, making it a perfect opportunity for Nebbiolo lovers to experience the best of what this region has to offer. Whether you’re looking to enjoy it now or cellar it for a few years, the 2018 Antoniolo "Le Castelle" Gattinara Riserva is a wine that truly represents Nebbiolo in its most classic form.

— Orazio Campoli, February 2025
About the Producer

When the conversation turns to the historic greatness of Alto Piemonte, Antoniolo is always at its centre. Founded in 1948, the estate was instrumental in putting Gattinara back on the map, proving that northern Nebbiolo, locally called Spanna, could rival the great Barolos. It was a pioneer of single-cru bottlings from vineyards such as Osso San Grato, San Francesco and Castelle, which show the region’s volcanic minerality.

The approach is firmly traditional, with ageing in large Slavonian oak, and the wines have striking aromatic tension, vibrant acidity and decades of ageing potential.

The “Le Castelle” Gattinara Riserva captures Nebbiolo in its purest classic form. The 2018 opens with red cherry, wild berries and delicate rose petals, followed by leather, tobacco and a mineral edge that speaks of Gattinara’s terroir. Powerful yet refined, with fine tannins, lively acidity and layers of fruit and spice, it drinks beautifully now and will reward years in the cellar.

Regional Guide

Gattinara (DOCG)

Grape Guide

Nebbiolo

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