The 2004 Gattinara San Francesco reveals an additional layer of plumpness in an overtly fruit-driven style. Although the San Francsco doesn’t quite have the same level of delineation as the top wines, it does offer plenty of fruit in a big, rich style. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2022.
Antoniolo is a reference-point producer for first-class Gattinara. This set of wines is easily the finest I have tasted here.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411