# Gemini (Cantine Crosio)

> Red, Canavese DOC Nebbiolo by [Cantine Crosio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantine-crosio.md), Canavese, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantine-crosio-gemini).

- **Producer:** Cantine Crosio
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Canavese DOC Nebbiolo
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Production area:** Hills of Caluso (Canavese)
- **Soil:** Moraine soil, rich in gravelly debris and sand
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot; vines 10-15 years old; 320-330 m a.s.l.
- **Vinification:** Hand-harvested in crates. Destemmed and crushed, fermented for 20 days on the skins with selected yeasts at a controlled 26-28 C, then softly pressed and aged 12 months in French oak barrels. Bottled in summer, then at least 6 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

Canavese Nebbiolo from moraine hills, aged 12 months in French oak.

## Tasting notes

Garnet with the orange reflections typical of Nebbiolo. Aromas of cinnamon and eastern spices with liquorice, violet and undergrowth. A dynamic palate with gentle tannins, and a warm finish of gianduja.

## Food pairings

A game board, mountain mocetta, speck or good salted beef. Also tagliatelle with game sauce, grilled lamb chops, fillet in red wine, or polenta and chamois.