Ghemme, Novara

Le Piane

Boca Nebbiolo Blend 2010

Light, strawberry notes on a surprisingly balanced (full) wine. Many notes like straw, citrus shavings and a touch of raspberry jam, without sweetness. Would definitely drink again. — 2 months ago

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Villa Guelpa

Sizzano Nebbiolo Vespolina 2019

This has filled out nicely since my last bottle. Earthy, deeply cherryish nose. In the mouth, it’s dense but lithe macerated cherry, getting savory on the long finish. Full, but with nice acids. Damn this was an amazing value. I’m sorry that this is my last one. — 4 days ago

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Le Piane

Mimmo Vino Rosso Nebbiolo Blend 2018

All three of the wines from La Piane that are available me to me have been outstanding qpr. — 3 months ago

Vini Barbaglia

Boca Nebbiolo Vespolina 2016

Wow.

Nose: a mere hint of Brett. Blows off. Gorgeous pink roses. Intense.

Palate: perfect sweet cherry fruit. Still a bit grippy tannins. Luscious. Terrific.

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— 4 months ago

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Rovellotti

Costa del Salmino Ghemme Riserva Nebbiolo 2017

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Consistent throughout, but this really needed air in order to get going. Initially, this was quite wound up and somewhat backward. However, after about an hour in the glass, a real beauty emerged. The 2017 Costa del Salmino Riserva pours a garnet color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart and ripe, mostly red fruit: raspberries, strawberry, Morello cherry, red flowers, red rope, licorice, talcum powder, dried green herbs, new leather and cedar box. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and chock full of savory minerals. I mean…this bordering bone broth levels of savory, lol. My opinion: these need time to show their best. Drink 2027 through 2047. — 4 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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I’ve always thought Ghemme underrated. Hard to find though! Have never had this producer.
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@Tom Casagrande Only Rovellotti’s Riserva’s are labeled like this. The other wines tend to have more modern labels and designs. Definitely worth seeking out both whites and reds. They are all beautiful. Rosenthal imports.

Le Piane

Maggiorina vino rosso 2021

Medium Ruby with aromas of berry fruits and spicy notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and red plum with pepper spice, floral and herbs. Fine tannins, medium finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy mineral character. Nice now! — 25 days ago

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Azienda Agricola Bianchi

Ghemme Nebbiolo Blend 2013

Dark ruby core with a garnet/orange rim. Aromas of tobacco, forest floor, leather and ripe red and black fruit. Flavors of mushrooms, cranberry, black cherry and blackberry fruit on the palate with additional hints of cocoa powder and baking spices. Long, silky and smoky finish with extremely gentle tannins. Medium bodied (nicely aged) and a creamy texture. Thank you for sharing this one, Ron B! Revisited in September 2025. Outstanding wine. — 3 months ago

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