Platinetti ‘Ronco al Maso’ Ghemme DOCG 2017
The Wine
100% Nebbiolo from the glacial soils of Ghemme (Alto Piemonte)
95 Pts Antonio Galloni, Vinous ‘The 2017 Ghemme Vigna Ronco al Maso is terrific. Bright and translucent in the glass, the 2017 conveys power as well as finesse. The level of nuance here is just unreal, especially in a year that is so uneven throughout the region. Lavender, sage, mint, tobacco and black cherry build as this striking, layered Ghemme opens in the glass. The Vigna Ronco shows what Platinetti is capable of. Ideally, the other wines in this range should be equally compelling. In a word: magnificent. Drink 2022 - 2032’
The Details
Variety - Nebbiolo
Country - Italy
Region - Alto Piemonte
Sub Region - Ghemme
Extra - Cork
Year - 2017
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.
