Ghemme DOCG (Italy)
Ghemme wines are produced from Nebbiolo grapes.
The DOCG area is located in Novara in Piemonte.
Ghemme Flavors
Ghemme tastes something between Pinot Noir and Syrah.
Raspberry, Sour Red Cherry, Wild Cherries, and Cranberries are typical Ghemme flavors, with hints of Forest floor, Flowers, Herbs, Licorice or Anise, and other Spices.
 Raspberry |
 Sour Cherry |
 Wild Cherry |
 Cranberry |
 Herbs |
 Red Rose |
 Violet |
 Licorice |
Oak added Flavors
 Tar |
 Mushroom |
 Truffle |
 Chocolate |
 Coffee |
 Spices |
 Tobacco |
 Leather |
Ghemme Profile
Ghemme wines are full-bodied with strong acidity and high tannins:
| BODY: | Medium - Full |
| TANNINS: | Medium - High |
| FRUIT: | Medium Plus |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
| ALCOHOL: | 13-14% ABV |
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Serving temperatures: 16-17°C (61-63°F) |
Ghemme Food Pairing
Ghemme is a powerful red wine. It pairs best with strong and rich flavors.
A classic pairing is white truffles, as Ghemme mirrors the earthy, gamey quality of the truffles.
Truffle |
 Pasta |
 Risotto |
 Rich Pizza |
 Charcuterie |
 Salami |
 Duck |
 Goose |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Meat |
 Rabbit |
 Wild Boar |
 Deer |
 Hamburger |
Excellent Pairings
Truffle and Mushroom Dishes.
Risotto with Truffle. Mushroom Pizza.
Pasta with strong Tomato or Truffle Sauce.
Rich Charcuterie. Salami.
Rich Stews. Beef Stew. Ragù. Stroganof.
Meat Pie. Shepherd's Pie.
Duck Brest. Confit. Roast Goose.
Game. Rabbit. Wild Boar. Deer.
Roasted Beef. Lamb. Veal. Liver.
Read Meat. Fillet Steak.
Piemonte Spesialities
Risotto al Tartufo Bianco (White Truffles).
Carne Cruda (Beef Tartare).
Manzo Stufato alla Piemontese (Beef Stew).
Osso Buco (Veal Shanks braised with Vegetables).
Stufato di Coniglio (Rabbit Stew).
Lombardian Specialities
Risotto alla Milanese.
Pizzoccheri (Alpine Fresh Tagliatelle).
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Nebbiolo DOCG Denominazioni
DOCG is Italy's highest wine classification
(Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita)
| Barolo DOCG 1980 | Riserva |
|---|---|
|
100% Nebbiolo 38+ Months Aged 18+ Months in Oak 20+ Months in Bottle Minimum 13.0% Alcohol |
100% Nebbiolo 62+ Months Aged 18+ Months in Oak 44+ Monts in Bottle Minimum 13.0% Alcohol |
| Barbaresco DOCG 1980 | Barbaresco Riserva |
|
100% Nebbiolo 26+ Months Aged 9+ Months in Oak 17+ Months in Bottle Minimum 12.5% Alcohol |
100% Nebbiolo 50+ Months Aged 9+ Months in Oak 41+ Months in Bottle Minimum 12.5% Alcohol |
| Gattinara DOCG 1990 | Riserva |
|
Min 90% Spanna * Max 10% Uva Rara ** Max 4% Vespolina 35+ Months Aged 24+ Months in Oak 11+ Months in Bottle Minimum 12.5% Alcohol |
Min 90% Spanna * Max 10% Uva Rara ** Max 4% Vespolina 47+ Months Aged 36+ Months in Oak 11+ Months in Bottle Minimum 13.0% Alcohol |
| Ghemme DOCG 1997 | Riserva |
|
Min 85% Spanna * Max 15% Uva Rara ** Max 15% Vespolina 36+ Months Aged 18+ Months in Oak 6+ Months in Bottle Minimum 12.0% Alcohol |
Min 85% Spanna * Max 15% Uva Rara ** Max 15% Vespolina 48+ Months Aged 24+ Months in Oak 12+ Months in Bottle Minimum 12.5% Alcohol |
| Terre Alfieri DOCG 2020 | Riserva |
|
Min 100% Nebbiolo 12+ Months Aged 6+ Months in Oak 6+ Months in Bottle Minimum 13.0% Alcohol |
Min 100% Nebbiolo 24+ Months Aged 12+ Months in Oak 12+ Months in Bottle Minimum 13.5% Alcohol |
* Spanna is a local name for Nebbiolo
** Uva Rara is locally known as Bonarda di Gattinara
Wine Region Piemonte
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
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Soil |
Climate |
Lime-Rich. |
Cool/Mild Continental. |
DOCG Regions in Piemonte
- Alta Langa (Metodo Classico)
- Asti (100% Moscato)
- Barbaresco (100 %Nebbiolo)
- Barbera d'Asti (Min. 90% Barbera)
- Barbera del Monferrato Superiore
- Barolo (100% Nebbiolo)
- Brachetto d'Acqui (100% Brachetto)
- Gavi (100% Cortese)
- Dogliani Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Ovada Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Diano d'Alba (100% Dolcetto)
- Erbaluce di Caluso (aka Caluso)
- Gattinara (Min 90% Nebbiolo)
- Ghemme (Min 85% Nebbiolo)
- Nizza (100% Barbera)
- Roero (100% Arneis)
- Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato (90% Ruchè)
- Terre Alfieri (Arneis and Nebbiolo)