Massimo Gazzola, wines and vines in Vicobarone

Sparkling Gutturnio DOC

Gutturnio frizzante doc

Designation: Sparkling Gutturnio DOC

Grapes: Barbera and Croatina (locally said Bonarda)

Alcohol: 12 %

Description: Gutturnio is a DOC wine which can only be produced in the province of Piacenza. The sparkling version of this wine is the most typical for the area. The colour is bright ruby red with a varying intensity, the taste is fresh and young.

Food matching: soup and rich pasta dishes, white meat, cured meats (coppa, salami, Parma ham), grilled pork and mixed boiled meats.

Serving temperature: serve around 18°

Gutturnio is the most typical red wine of the Piacenza hills, especially in its sparkling and vintage version