Cantalupo 'Agamium' 2022 Piedmont, Italy

Grape 🍇: Nebbiolo (locally called Spanna)

Style 😋: A classic and ethereal expression of Northern Nebbiolo. Medium bodied and vibrant with a core of red cherry, wild strawberry, and red plum. Complex notes of white pepper, tar, crushed rocks, and a hint of pine. Bright acidity and fine, firm tannins leading to a long, mineral driven finish.

Details 📌: Sourced from the high elevation (280-310m) vineyards of Carella, Baraggiola, and Valera, planted on unique, mineral rich glacial moraine soils. The grapes were destemmed and gently pressed, followed by a relatively short maceration to preserve freshness and aromatics. The wine was aged for 12 months in large, neutral 30 hectoliter Slavonian oak botti, a traditional method that emphasizes purity of fruit and terroir without oak influence.

Story 📖: Cantalupo is the benchmark estate of the Ghemme appellation, stewarded by the Arlunno family, whose history as vineyard owners spans two centuries. While the region's DOCG was established in 1969, the family's deep roots connect them to a winemaking tradition in the area that predates the Roman Empire. 'Agamium' is the ancient Latin name for Ghemme itself. In a region known for blends, Cantalupo makes a statement of purity by crafting this wine from 100% Nebbiolo, showcasing the unique, elegant character of their ancient, glacier carved terroir.