Ghemme Collis Breclemae DOCG, 2017

The name ‘Collis Breclemae’ derives from the fact that the vineyards are situated on the hills above the now-destroyed medieval village of Breclema, a strategic stronghold on the outskirts of Ghemme. The grapes are harvested by hand around the second half of October, and the traditional vinification involves fermentation at 28-30°C with daily manual punching-down to facilitate the extraction of polyphenols from the skins. In the next stage, the wine is racked into oak barrels for ageing, followed by further bottle ageing.