IL MOTTO 2009
GHEMME DOCG / La Torretta
Beautiful mid ruby robe with orangey notes, this is unmistakably an aged Nebbiolo - powerful, long lasting, complex. The acidic soil makes its body seem younger than its age, perhaps even a little too easy drinking. It reminds us of a good Barolo, with a leaner frame and greater youthfulness. At first the scent is misleading, like in most natural wines, and you may expect it to be slightly imbalanced. Give it a moment to reveal itself in full air! Then, when taking the first sip, a bounty of red berries, cherry and plum emerge, enriched by nutmeg, chocolate, strawberry jam, cocoa, earth. All with great texture - not liquid, not solid… a great red, that we can’t stop enjoying! Remember that it needs to be opened at least a couple of hours prior to consumption. This is Marcello’s favourite Ghemme!
IL MOTTO 2010
GHEMME DOCG / La Torretta
This year is at least as good as 2009. Perhaps it is readier for drinking, nonetheless it reveals great potential for further ageing. It’s difficult to say which vintage we prefer - they are both fantastic!
Nebbiolo 100%
Natural fermentation followed by maceration on the skins for at least 35 days
Manually selected bunches with low yields
Soil: fluvioglacial clay and lime, with acid pH, in Ghemme
Altitude: 300 m above sea level
Ageing: 4 years in large oak barrels, then 3 years in bottle prior to release
Life expectancy: 30+ years