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Ghemme

Ghemme DOCG — Gattinara's smaller neighbour east of the Sesia. Nebbiolo-dominant, long aging, often blended with a touch of Vespolina for spice and acidity.

1Wineries

Grape Varieties

Nebbiolo, Vespolina

Vineyard Area

60 ha

WarmthSunDrynessMineralityBodyFreshness

TERROIR PROFILE · Piedmont

Ghemme Glacial-moraine Nebbiolo

Ghemme: Nebbiolo on glacial rubble — Alto Piemonte's quiet classic.

AlpineSlope: gentleNebbioloVespolina
What is terroir?

SOILS

Gravel / Sandlight, approachable

Gravel and sand drain heavily — vines struggle for water, wines turn fine, light and elegant.

Graniteelegant, lightly spicy

Weathered granite produces elegant, slender wines with fine, lightly spicy profile.

Loambody-rich, velvety

Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.

CLIMATE · Alpine

Alpine like Gattinara; the Sesia river separates the two DOCGs — Ghemme sits on the east bank.

TOPOGRAPHY · gentle

Ice-age moraine hills with erratics and gravel, 250–400 m.

WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS

redcurrantvioletsleaner bodyearthy-coolinsider character

Typical Flavours of the Region

Region aroma cloud

Sour cherryRoseTarTruffleLiquoriceDried herbs
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Piedmont overview

This sub-region is part of Piedmont. The map shows all 15 sub-regions — Ghemme is highlighted.

Overview

Wineries1
Detailed profiles1

Typical Varieties

Nebbiolo
Vespolina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which grape varieties define Ghemme?

The key grape varieties in Ghemme are Nebbiolo and Vespolina.

How many wineries are there in Ghemme?

Cellarmap lists 1 wineries in Ghemme across roughly 60 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.

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