Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo Ghemme Anno Primo 2016
Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo “Ghemme Anno Primo” 2016 is a compelling and classically structured expression of Ghemme DOCG, capturing both the pedigree of the vintage and the estate’s long-standing mastery of Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo.
In the glass, it displays a luminous garnet hue with evolving brick-orange reflections at the rim, indicative of both maturity and the natural translucence of Nebbiolo. The aromatic profile is layered and quietly powerful, opening with dried cherry, rose hip, and orange peel, before unfolding into more complex notes of tar, tobacco, forest floor, and crushed stone. Subtle hints of leather, anise, and dried herbs add further dimension, reflecting both bottle age and terroir.
On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with a firm yet elegantly resolved structure. The tannins—once assertive in youth—have softened into a fine, dusty texture, seamlessly integrated with the wine’s vibrant acidity. Flavors of sour cherry, red plum, and blood orange are framed by savory nuances of truffle, black tea, and a pronounced mineral streak that runs through the core. There is a notable sense of tension and precision, hallmarks of both the 2016 vintage and the Ghemme zone.
The finish is long, persistent, and deeply expressive, tapering into notes of dried rose, spice, and earthy minerality. This is a wine that has entered a beautiful early plateau of maturity but still possesses the structure to evolve gracefully over the next 8–12 years, gaining further aromatic complexity and tertiary depth.
“Anno Primo” 2016 is a distinguished and age-worthy Nebbiolo that speaks clearly of place—refined rather than powerful, with an emphasis on nuance, balance, and longevity. It pairs exceptionally well with slow-braised meats, game, porcini-based dishes, and aged cheeses, where its acidity and evolved tannins can fully harmonize with rich, savory flavors.
Original: $41.99
-70%$41.99
$12.60
Description
Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo “Ghemme Anno Primo” 2016 is a compelling and classically structured expression of Ghemme DOCG, capturing both the pedigree of the vintage and the estate’s long-standing mastery of Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo.
In the glass, it displays a luminous garnet hue with evolving brick-orange reflections at the rim, indicative of both maturity and the natural translucence of Nebbiolo. The aromatic profile is layered and quietly powerful, opening with dried cherry, rose hip, and orange peel, before unfolding into more complex notes of tar, tobacco, forest floor, and crushed stone. Subtle hints of leather, anise, and dried herbs add further dimension, reflecting both bottle age and terroir.
On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with a firm yet elegantly resolved structure. The tannins—once assertive in youth—have softened into a fine, dusty texture, seamlessly integrated with the wine’s vibrant acidity. Flavors of sour cherry, red plum, and blood orange are framed by savory nuances of truffle, black tea, and a pronounced mineral streak that runs through the core. There is a notable sense of tension and precision, hallmarks of both the 2016 vintage and the Ghemme zone.
The finish is long, persistent, and deeply expressive, tapering into notes of dried rose, spice, and earthy minerality. This is a wine that has entered a beautiful early plateau of maturity but still possesses the structure to evolve gracefully over the next 8–12 years, gaining further aromatic complexity and tertiary depth.
“Anno Primo” 2016 is a distinguished and age-worthy Nebbiolo that speaks clearly of place—refined rather than powerful, with an emphasis on nuance, balance, and longevity. It pairs exceptionally well with slow-braised meats, game, porcini-based dishes, and aged cheeses, where its acidity and evolved tannins can fully harmonize with rich, savory flavors.
