COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Gamba Rossa, Gamba di Pernice
PRODUCER
Bussi Piero
REGION
Piedmont
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Calosso Gamba di Pernice 2022 from Bussi Piero is a red wine from the Calosso DOC in Piedmont, Italy. It is made exclusively from the Gamba di Pernice grape, also known as Gamba Rossa, a rare indigenous variety of the region. The Calosso DOC was established to safeguard this ancient grape. Bussi Piero is a family winery with a four-generation history in Calosso, a UNESCO World Heritage area, focusing on wines that represent their territory.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Gamba di Pernice means 'partridge's leg' in Italian, named for the grape's vibrant red stalks.
Fact 02
This grape variety was once on the brink of extinction before dedicated efforts led to its revival.
Fact 03
The Calosso DOC was established in 2011 solely to protect and promote the Gamba di Pernice grape.
Fact 04
The producer, Bussi Piero, has been making wine for four generations.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Calosso Gamba di Pernice 2022 is produced using traditional winemaking methods. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for about 12 months in a combination of steel tanks and cement barrels. It then undergoes a further 12 months of aging in the bottle before release. This extended aging process is a key characteristic for wines within the Calosso DOC.
