Ghemme, in order to have the characteristics that make it so recognised, must adhere to a specification that imposes a maximum yield of 80q per hectare and a minimum ageing of 3 years. Its exclusiveness is also linked to the fact that it is only produced on 50 hectares of the best plots in the area.
Cultivated on soil of fluvio-alluvial origin, relatively acidic and rich in clay, the vineyards benefit from good drainage as they are located on hillsides and are cared for strictly by hand, as is the case for the harvest. The thinning out technique, in Cru and Reserve wines, leaves only one bunch per shoot, but is fundamental to quality as it favours the concentration of flavours and aromas. The latter are further accentuated by the particular climatic conditions, with significant day-night temperature swings due to the cool currents from the nearby Alps, which in September can reach up to 20 degrees.
The result is an elegant and complex wine, recognised over the years for its richness, structure and aromas, capable of mesmerising when it is at its full potential, i.e. after adequate ageing.
Although less well known than its relative Gattinara, Ghemme is undoubtedly destined to see its reputation as a prestigious wine grow thanks to an increasing production of high quality.
That of 'Torraccia del Piantavigna' is a story that dates back to the early 1950s, when Pierino Piantavigna planted a small vineyard in the hills of Ghemme, near the 17th century castle of Cavenago.
The name of the winery, coined many years later and inspired by the passionate life Pierino spent between the rows of his vineyard, derives from the appellation 'Torraccia' given to a hill, particularly dear to Piantavigna, of exceptional exposure and almost circular shape that lies just north of Cavenago Castle.
The presence of the old castle tower, a real 'torraccia' due to its state of abandonment, is another reason for the company name.
It was Alessandro Francoli, president of the Distillerie of the same name and grandson of Pierino, who created in 1997 what has now become a company recognised in Italy and abroad for the quality of its wines, which are modern but absolutely respectful of the traditions of the territory.
Torraccia del Piantavigna is located in Ghemme, in Upper Piedmont, at the foot of Monte Rosa, one of Italy's most emblematic mountains. With an area of 40 hectares cultivated with native vines of great tradition such as Nebbiolo, Vespolina and white grape varieties as per the Production Regulations, the company vinifies, refines and bottles, directly in its cellars, red, white and rosé wines of great quality, among which stand out excellences such as Ghemme and Gattinara D.O.C.G.
The current generation at the helm of the winery learns from grandfather Pierino's experience not only in producing wines of well-established quality and elegance, but also in their aptitude for respecting and developing essential values such as the Territory, the Community and the Environment. As proof of its commitment to environmental protection and preservation, Torraccia del Piantavigna received the prestigious Eco-friendly award of the Italian Touring Club in 2014, 2017 and 2018.
The Francoli family still owns, as always, the majority share in Torraccia, however, since 1 February 2015, ownership has changed with the entry of the Ponti family, also from Ghemme and owner of the leading Italian company of the same name in the production of vinegars and preserved vegetables, which has acquired an important share.
This is certainly a logical step for the company as the Ponti family has collaborated with Torraccia from the beginning, having left the management of its prestigious vineyards to a joint venture company owned by the two families.
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