Paride Iaretti's Gattinara Riserva is Nebbiolo from northern Piedmont's volcanic hills, with Monte Rosa forming the backdrop to the estate. Patient maturation gives this selected red a composed, savoury character. The magnum format makes it an appealing centrepiece for a dinner devoted to mature Nebbiolo and the quieter wines of Alto Piemonte.
- Aromas: Rose and violet, with dried fig, liquorice and spice bringing developed complexity to the grape's fragrant fruit profile.
- Palate: Dry and structured, with refined tannins and a persistent, savoury finish. Freshness supports the mature fruit and helps the palate remain balanced.
- Style: A dry, medium-to-full-bodied Nebbiolo Riserva with floral detail, developed flavours and a defined structure suited to an unhurried meal.
- Winemaking: The producer's maturation sequence includes time in tonneaux, larger oak casks and steel. This patient combination builds complexity and integrates the selected Nebbiolo's structure before release.
- Cellaring: Drink now if well stored, with potential for further development in bottle. If ageing further, store in a cool and dark location. Before opening stand upright to settle sediment, and taste before choosing gentle decanting or further aeration.
- Food Pairing: Braised beef, roast duck, mushroom risotto or aged hard cheese; savoury richness offers a good setting for its floral and spicy layers.
A Gattinara magnum is a thoughtful bottle for Nebbiolo lovers who enjoy exploring beyond the famous names. Put a generous meal on the table and pour slowly. The appeal is in its mature detail, volcanic-hill story and the pleasure of sharing something a little less expected. Serve slightly cool, taste before deciding on decanting, and give the wine time to develop in the glass.
Paride Iaretti
In Gattinara, in northern Piedmont, Paride Iaretti carries forward a vineyard story begun by his father Pietro. Pietro combined his work as a traffic warden with a passion for growing grapes and making wine; Paride later chose to turn that inheritance into his life’s work. Nebbiolo is the defining variety, grown on the area’s volcanic and porphyry soils. The steep terrain and close planting make handwork essential in some vineyards, creating an intimate relationship between the grower and each parcel.
The wines offer a distinctive northern expression of Nebbiolo, with floral perfume, savoury detail and the structure to develop patiently in bottle. Gattinara Pietro honours Paride’s father, while Vigna Valferana explores an individual site and the Riserva brings a further dimension of maturation. Recognition includes repeated Five Bunches awards from Bibenda for Pietro and Four Vines from the Italian Sommelier Association for several Valferana vintages. For drinkers drawn to Nebbiolo’s elegance and ageing potential, Iaretti offers a rewarding family-scale alternative within Piedmont’s rich and varied wine landscape.
