Some of us, being Nebbiolo supplicants, love Ghemme for its paradoxical meaty, bloody, yet light qualities. This has it in spades, on the edge of cherry cough syrup but never quite there. The woods, especially on the nose. This wine would benefit from a large glass.
It’s a bit of a sneaky, under the radar winery, hopefully for a bit still.
Lots of cherries, loam, dirt, blood, stoniness. Delicious. A ‘17 feels just about right. — 2 years ago
Found this at machete. We asked for a robust red with a smooth finish and he brought out two choices. Both were good this was the best: — 5 years ago
To drink fresh, with pasta — 6 years ago
Dom & Jeanne really liked — 6 years ago
Peachy and soft. Beautifully done — 5 years ago
Loved it. Buy again. — 5 years ago
The 15’ bottling sees Petit Verdot leading this Bordeaux blend at 32%, with 26% CS, 26% Merlot, 13% CF, and 3% Malbec.
Complex and deep nose of blackberry, cassis, fig, dry pine cone, dark soy source, butterscotch, thyme, black pepper, with hint of violet. The palate, while delicious and smooth, lacks the depth I expected. Finely grained tannins lead to a long peppery finish.
377 cases made. — 6 years ago
2021 vintage at Tratoria with Italian. Yum! 10/23/25 — 8 months ago
Definitely drink again! — 4 years ago
Spezie moltissimo pepe. Tannico. Molto. Manca di freschezza e sapidità. Molto secco. Profumo intenso di spezie. Lo trovo particolarmente intenso di spezie e manca un po' di frutto. Cmq ottimo ! Carnale e ferrico. — 5 years ago
Slight grassiness but a lot more melon and honey character. Felt more like a french Pinot Gris, but was much welcomed. So easy to drink on its own, but paired nicely with light vegetarian food as well. — 6 years ago
Lovely round and fine perlage. Awesome to drink now — 6 years ago
Erica Gamble
Dark fruit and tar on the nose. Forest floor/wet leaves, espresso, vanilla, big fruit, spicy finish. — a month ago