Ghemme DOCG boasts ancient origins. The tombstone of Vibia Erina, freedom of Vibio Crispo, a Roman senator at the time of Tiberius, found near Ghemme, is an archaeological find of undisputed reliability. It testifies that in the area, the cultivation of the vine was practiced since Roman times.
In those times, however, it seems that the winemakers paid more attention to quantity rather than quality: the quantity of wine produced was such that the city of Anagnum, later Ghemme, chose a cluster of grapes and ears of wheat as a symbol for the municipal banner. It was the monks that took on the task of re-establishing the good winemaking rules.
The enthusiasm with which they dedicated themselves to their “mission” gave excellent results. The wine was largely sold in nearby markets, especially in Milan. In the following centuries, the attention to detail was further increased.
Since the last century, numerous companies owned by local families have increased the production of Ghemme. In the 1970s, the wine sector regained full force, with many years of experience in guided and integrated struggle. The attribution of the DOC dates back to 1969, which was passed to DOCG in 1997.
Ghemme DOCG is produced in the area, in the province of Novara, consisting of the territory of the municipality of Ghemme and in part of that of the municipality of Romagnano Sesia.
The geographical location of Ghemme DOCG is Upper Piedmont, on the border with Valsesia, near Monte Rosa, with Monte Fenera to the north and lakes Maggiore and Orta to the northwest.
The Ghemme DOCG designation of origin is reserved for the red wines Ghemme and Ghemme Riserva, obtained from grapes of the Nebbiolo vine (locally called Spanna) for at least 85%. At the same time, the use of the Vespolina and Uva Rara varieties is allowed. Bonarda Novarese up to a maximum of 15%.
The minimum ageing of the Ghemme base is at least 34 months, of which at least 18 in wood, while for the Ghemme Riserva, it is at least 46 months of which 24 in wood.
The Ghemme DOCG has a ruby colour with garnet reflections. The aroma is distinctive, classy, inviting and ethereal. This is a tasty, dry and harmonious red wine with a pleasantly bitter aftertaste. The minimum alcoholic content is 12%.
This wine pairs well with braised red meats marinated in the same wine, game, hare, wild boar, donkey stew, beef fillet, hard aged cheeses and roasted white meat.
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