Red
Vigna Cavenago
By Mirú, Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy
A Ghemme DOCG from the Vigna Cavenago plot in the commune of Ghemme, Nebbiolo with 15% Vespolina, aged 18 months in large casks. 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
- Grape
- Nebbiolo 85%, Vespolina 15%
- Cru / vineyard
- Vigna Cavenago
- Production area
- Ghemme, sheet 11, parcels 151, 152 and 267
- Vinification
- Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Aged 18 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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