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Ioppa, Ghemme, 2019

Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
by Ioppa
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Venerable estate producing classic examples of Ghemme. The Nebbiolo here is rich, even chewy, and filled with cherries. There is a touch of fennel. This is Alto Piemonte, but could easily be confused for Barolo. Approachable now -- if you like overt structure in your wine -- but this is a wine that will go the distance.

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Antonio Galloni

93 points

"The 2019 Ghemme is a powerful, resonant wine. All the breadth of the appellation comes through loud and clear. Macerated cherry, new leather, spice and licorice fill out the layers. There is a bit of new oak, but the wine has the frame to handle it. The straight Ghemme, a blend from Balsina, Santa Fè and Ronco al Maso, works so well. It is the most overt of the three Ghemmes in the range. The 2019 is especially fine." —Antonio Galloni

More about Ioppa

Michelangelo Ioppa purchased this modest estate in the Ghemme commune back in the mid 18oos, when the wines of Alto-Piemonte were much more famous (and expensive) than Barolo or Montalcino. Then lots of stuff happened in Europe. Depressions, World Wars, Revolutions etc. Trying times for anyone in the wine business, or any business.

But as many neighbors folded or sold, Ioppa kept on making great wine. The only real lapse was that of judgment for a few years in the 1990’s and early aughts where they switched to an ripe, over-oaked international style for a hot second. Thankfully it didn’t last too long and they’ve been back to tasty and traditional Nebbiolo based gems for many vintages now.

Indeed, they are arguably better than ever these days. In 2016 they hired Alto-Piemonte wunderkind Cristiano Garella as a consulting winemaker to work side by side with Andrea Ioppa who is now in charge following the passing of family patriarch Gianpiero. They’ve made just some slight adjustments to round off the most rustic edges, adding extra elegance and poise to these iconic wines.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo , Vespolina

  • Vintage

    2019

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Braised beef short ribs, roasted lamb with herbs, venison stew, wild mushroom risotto, aged gouda

Tasting Profile

Deep ruby with dark cherry, plum, and spice aromas showing regional character. Full body with structured tannins and balanced acidity. Long, complex finish.

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