The cantina sociale (local cooperative) has been a critical lifeline to small grape growers since the inception of modern winemaking throughout Italy. In particular, Cantina Sociale di Gattinara, founded in 1908, has offered families from the zone of Gattinara a steady path to continued independence and stewardship of the land. Forty families care for their own tiny plots, which total 15 hectares of vines rooted in the zone’s pure volcanic soils. The resulting wines display a simple elegance and purity as well as a palpable connection to over 100 years of production. The color is bright ruby ​​red, typical of Nebbiolo from Alto Piemonte. The nose has crushed red fruits, violets and spices, in the mouth it has an excellent structure with silky tannins and a great balance of freshness. Smooth finish that persists for a while. TASTE: cherry, raspberry, blackberry, plum, leather, earthy, oak, vanilla.