Platinetti, Ghemme 'Vigna Ronco Al Maso' 2019
The Wine
100% Nebbiolo from the glacial soils of Ghemme (Alto Piemonte). This is from a terraced vineyard with fluvial-glacial soil with sandy and pebbly texture. The minimum vine age here is 45 years. The wine is raised in 30 hectolitre Slavonian botti for 36 months.
100% Nebbiolo from old vines in Ronco al Maso cru in Ghemme (Alto Piemonte). This a classic release from a terrific vintage & not be missed release. A potent & structural release from Andrea. There's the classic autumnal notes on the nose, with iron like ferrous minerality & waive of terrific tannin on the tail. Reminiscent of the wonderful 2016, only a little extra intensity & structure. Drink 2025-2050+
96 Pts, Lisa Cardelli, The Wine Pilot 'As for the previous two wines from Platinetti, fruit comes from the Ronco Maso vineyard. The difference here is the vines’ age: 55 years. Only old and large Slavonian oak barrels are used in the winery (across the board for Nebbiolo ). Interestingly, it shows more tertiary characters than the Colline Novaresi, even though they are only two years apart. Potpourri, Indian spices concoction; an earthy, autumn feel to it followed by porcini dust, black truffle, consommé. Tannins are soft-grained and enduring; like butter on warm bread, they melt into the enlivening acidity. The persistency is spectacular, the mid palate concentration is far superior to the Colline Novaresi, and I even love that sanguine character. This wine keeps improving in the glass; after shaking off the initial tree moss character from its shoulders, it shows an array of dried red berries, earthy mineral, amaro characters. I have always admired the Platinetti Guido Ghemme, and once again, I am more than satisfied.' Drink 2023-2045+
The Details
Variety - Nebbiolo
Country - Italy
Region - Alto Piemonte
Sub Region - Ghemme
Extra - Cork
Year - 2019
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
Winemaker Andrea Fontana has been making wine for over 25 years and continues to carry on the family tradition that began with his grandfather at the start of the 20th century. The majority of his vines lie in Ronco Maso, one of the most iconic and challenging sites in the region containing vines approaching 100 years in age. This southwestern facing vineyard was originally formed by the flow of the Monte Rosa glacier and the River Sesia. The high levels of minerals and organic matter found in the soil here force the vine roots to travel down to the deepest layers of the soil in search of nutrients and minerals, giving wines their signature complexity, minerality, and character. In total, Andrea owns and farms just 5 hectares of vineyards, with Nebbiolo covering 80% of the production and the remainder a mix of Vespolina and Barbera. We were blown away by the wines here and loved Andrea. Beginning a partnership with Andrea was one of the easiest decisions we have made thus far.
