Gutturnio DOC of the Colli Piacentini

Gutturnio dei Colli Piacentini is produced only on our sinuous hills, fruit of the oldest vines, Barbera and Croatina; it was one of the first wines to receive the Denomination of Controlled Origin in Italy, in 1967.

The history of its name is interesting: it derives from the “Gutturnium”, an ancient silver cup used in Roman times, in which this wine was drunk at the end of the meal shared among the guests, as a sign of fraternity and friendship. According to a more recent tradition, Gutturnio is served inside a white ceramic bowl.

Gutturnio is undoubtedly the king of the Colli Piacentini wines. A full-bodied red, which can be tasted in 3 variants: Frizzante, Superiore and Riserva. For greater quality and authenticity, Gutturnio Classico is produced in the typical and historical areas of the DOC, i.e. the hilly area from Val Tidone to Val d’Arda.

The Gutturnio Frizzante DOC has the red and bright color of a ruby. It is a fresh and original wine, with a vinous and characteristic smell and with a dry and sweet taste, ideal to accompany our DOP Piacenza cold cuts. It has an alcohol content of 12 °.

The characteristic Gutturnio Superiore and Classico Superiore DOC has an intense ruby ​​red color. It has a dry and peaceful flavor which makes it a particularly fine wine, with an alcohol content of 12.5 °. Savor it together with cheeses and red meats.

The refined Gutturnio Riserva and Classico Riserva DOC has a savory and pleasant aroma and a dry, full-bodied flavor. Its color is intense ruby ​​red, tending to garnet. It is ideal to accompany game and tasty meats. The Riserva type owes its name to the aging of 2 years, of which at least 6 months in wooden barrels, to preserve its best qualities for longer. It is produced only in vintages of particular value to guarantee unique flavors on the palate and has an alcohol content of 13 °.

Do not miss the opportunity to know how an excellent wine of very ancient tradition is produced: our winemakers will take you to discover Gutturnio, among rows, cellars and bottles to be uncorked.