Voghera

What to look for

• •deep garnet colour with brick-red edges
• •aromas of roses, tar and dried cherries
• •firm tannin that feels like gripping tea leaves, with bright acidity

About the producer

Voghera is a historic producer in the Barbaresco zone, known for traditional winemaking that respects the character of Nebbiolo.

About the year

The 2015 vintage in Piedmont was warm and dry, producing wines with ripe fruit and good concentration. At nine years old, this wine is entering its drinking window and will continue to evolve for another decade or more.

Grape characteristics

Nebbiolo is one of Italy's greatest grapes. It makes wines of power and elegance, with high acidity and tannin that soften into silky texture with time, revealing layers of flavour beneath the initial grip.

About the region

Barbaresco sits in the hills south of Alba in Piedmont, where autumn fog and cool nights give Nebbiolo its distinctive balance of ripe fruit and fresh acidity. The region's clay and limestone soils add complexity and age-worthiness.

Tasting profile

Expect aromas of wild roses, tar, dried cherry and leather. On the palate, ripe red fruit meets earthy notes, with a long finish that grows more refined as the wine opens in the glass.

Serving suggestions

Serve at 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Decant for thirty minutes to an hour before drinking to let the wine breathe and soften. Use a large burgundy glass to give the aromas room to develop.

Also pairs well with

• • beef braised in wine
• • aged hard cheeses
• • mushroom risotto
• • game birds
• • truffle pasta