Bruno Giacometto Canavese Nebbiolo 2015

The land where these Nebbiolo vines are cultivated features morainic soils from the Quaternary Period—sandy, stony, and rich in mineral salts—typical of the subalpine Canavese zone near the town of Caluso. These soils, formed by glacial activity from the Mont Blanc massif, produce wines of notable acidity and sapidity. Nebbiolo has been grown in this area since it was first cultivated by Indo-European Celtic tribes. Giacometto planted the historic Madonna vineyard exclusively to Nebbiolo in 2005 due to its exceptional quality.

Vineyard: Madonna vineyard
Vines per hectare: 4,000
Elevation: 300–350 meters
Variety: 100% Nebbiolo (Michet, Lampia & Picotendro clones)
Yield: 10,000 kg/ha
Production: 250 to 417 cases depending on vintage

Color: Ruby with hints of brick and granite
Aroma: Notes of red cherry, wild blackberries, black tea, balsamic, dried roses
Palate: Red cherry, ripe raspberry, and wild strawberry; dry and fresh with fine tannins, stony minerality, and a savory mid-palate. Finishes smooth and lifted with a dash of fresh mint.

Canavese DOC: Established in 1996, this northern Piedmont appellation includes 98 municipalities in the province of Torino, plus areas in Biella and Vercelli. The most common red varieties are Nebbiolo (Spanna), Barbera, Vespolina, and Bonarda. The white wine is made from Erbaluce.

Pairings: Semi-hard cheeses, charcuterie, grilled red meats, game birds, roast chicken, eggplant, and pasta dishes.