The Cellar
Ghemme
The short answer
Ghemme is a red Italian wine from Northern Piedmont, made from Nebbiolo. It tastes structured, savory, age-worthy and pairs best with braises, game and hard cheese.
- Style
- Structured, savory, age-worthy, Northern Piedmont
- Glass
- Wide-bowl red wine glass at 62°F / 17°C
- Strength
- About 13% ABV
Where it comes from
A small DOCG across the Sesia river from Gattinara.
What you need
- Grape: Nebbiolo
- Region: Northern Piedmont
- Style: Structured, savory, age-worthy
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 62°F / 17°C. Most kitchens are too warm — 15 minutes in the fridge helps.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: braises, game and hard cheese.
- 03
Larry's tip. Gattinara's neighbor and rival.
Larry’s rule: Gattinara's neighbor and rival.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Ghemme?
Ghemme pairs well with braises, game and hard cheese.
What grape is Ghemme made from?
Nebbiolo, grown in Northern Piedmont.
What does Ghemme taste like?
Structured, savory, age-worthy.
What temperature should Ghemme be served at?
About 62°F / 17°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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