# Il Matto (I Dof Mati)

> Red, Ghemme DOCG by [I Dof Mati](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/i-dof-mati.md), Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/i-dof-mati-il-matto).

- **Producer:** I Dof Mati
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Ghemme DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 95%, Vespolina 5%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Baraggiola
- **Production area:** Ghemme
- **Soil:** Fluvial-alluvial clay soil with acidic reaction
- **Harvest:** Hand-picked into crates in the last ten days of October, arriving intact at the winery.
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot training, yield 50 quintals per hectare.
- **Vinification:** Traditional maceration with 18 days of post-maceration on the skins, malolactic fermentation in barrique, aged 37 months in French oak barrels and at least 9 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-19°C
- **Storage:** Continues to evolve and improve for over a decade.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

Il Matto is a Ghemme DOCG blend of 95% Nebbiolo and 5% Vespolina, dry, harmonious and persistent, with aromas of red fruit, violet and tobacco. The producer calls it the king of their range and says it is built to age.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with garnet reflections, intense aromas of red fruit, violet and tobacco. Dry, harmonious and persistent on the palate.

## Food pairings

Excellent with hearty first courses, red meat, game and cheese.