Appellation :
Ghemme DOCG (Controlled designation of origin guaranteed)
Grape varieties:
85% Nebbiolo and 15% Vespolina
Production area:
Romagnano Sesia (Province of Novara), Italy
Vinification:
natural fermentation of must in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 18-20 days
Aging:
48 months in big Slavonian oak casks (25-30 hl) and bottle refinement for a least two years
Colour:
Ruby red with burgundy hues
Bouquet:
Delicate, intense and etheral, fruity with characteristic notes of marasca cherries, wild berry jam and wild violets
Taste:
excellent,warm,full-bodies, quite soft, rightly tannic, savoury, lingering flavour, pleasant bitter aftertaste
Food pairings:
Perfect with roast red meat, game, braised meat, spicy cheeses. Best served at 18°-20° C. It is advisable to uncork the bottle at least two hours before drinking