Red

Riserva

By Mirú, Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy

Mirú Riserva

The Ghemme DOCG Riserva, Nebbiolo with 15% Vespolina, aged 36 months in large casks. Its tech sheet gives the same Ghemme parcels as Vigna Cavenago. Alcohol 12.5-13.5% vol.

Tasting notes

Ruby red with purple reflections. Nose: intense, with morello cherry, violet, tobacco and spice. Palate: harmonious, very persistent, with great structure and balance and a slightly bitter finish.

Pairs well with

Red meats, game, roasts, boiled meats and aged cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Ghemme DOCG Riserva
Grape
Nebbiolo 85%, Vespolina 15%
Production area
Ghemme, sheet 11, parcels 151, 152 and 267
Vinification
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Aged 36 months in large French oak and Slavonian oak casks, then 6 months in bottle.
Serving temperature
18°C; recommended glass: large balloon
Storage
Bottle ageing 6 months; ageing potential 12-18 years

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