# Ghemme Riserva (Cascina Cà Nova)

> Red, Ghemme DOCG Riserva by [Cascina Cà Nova](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-ca-nova.md), Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-ca-nova-ghemme-riserva).

- **Producer:** Cascina Cà Nova
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Ghemme DOCG Riserva
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Production area:** Historic hills of the Ghemme DOCG zone, Alto Piemonte; fruit from the estate's roughly 6-hectare vineyard planted in 2000 at Romagnano Sesia, which supplied the Ghemme and Ghemme Riserva through the 2023 harvest.
- **Soil:** Acidic pH soil, clayey and sandy, with rocks and minerals of glacial origin.
- **Exposure:** South east/south west facing, about 300 m altitude, guyot trained, about 1 kg of grapes per plant.
- **Harvest:** Early October (2015 vintage).
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted in 2000.
- **Vinification:** Ferments in steel tanks with 20 days of maceration on the skins; malolactic fermentation in oak the following spring; aged 36 months in 24 hl French oak barrels and at least 24 months in bottle before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C
- **Storage:** Estate cites an ageing potential of over 30 years from harvest (2015 tech sheet).
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

Ghemme DOCG Riserva, 100% Nebbiolo aged 36 months in French oak and at least 24 months in bottle, about 14% ABV. The 2015 vintage produced about 2,700 bottles plus 180 magnums.

## Tasting notes

Deep, very intense garnet red fading at the rim. Very intense aromas of jam, tobacco, liquorice, violet and medicinal herbs, with a distinct mineral vein. Full bodied with great drinkability, firm tannin, freshness and great length.

## Food pairings

Red meat dishes, Piedmontese mixed fry (fritto misto), and aged or blue veined cheeses.