Appellation :
Ghemme DOCG (Controlled designation of origin guaranteed)
Grape varieties:
85% Nebbiolo and 15% Vespolina
Production area:
Romagnano Sesia (Province of Novara), Italy. The vineyard was planted in southwestern-facing hilltop area, characterized by soil with high clay content, in 1969
Vinification:
natural fermentation of must in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 20-25 days
Aging:
48 months in big Slavonian oak casks (25-30 hl) and bottle refinement for a least two years
Colour:
Deep ruby red with fine orange hues
Bouquet:
Delicate, intense, pleasant and ethereal, fruity with characteristic notes of violets and strawberries
Taste:
Dry, velvety-textured, savoury and harmonic, rightly tannic, pleasant bitter aftertaste
Food pairings:
Deal for fine dining and gourmet food. Perfect with tagliatelle pasta dishes, gnocchi and ravioli tossed in stew meat sauce; white/red meat dishes, roast and stew meat, game, hard cheeses.
Best served at 18°-20° C. It is advisable to uncork the bottle at least two hours before drinking