Villa Horta is a Colline Novaresi DOC wine produced entirely from Vespolina grapes, a native grape variety of the Novara area also known in Ghemme as Ughetta.
The name Villa Horta reflects the historic link between Ghemme and Lake Orta, evoking the ancient village of Orta and the tradition of the Canons of San Giulio, who, as far back as the 13th century, were making wine in the island’s cellars from grapes grown in their own vineyards in Ghemme.
The grapes come from vineyards situated at altitudes of between 280 and 310 metres, on morainic, gravelly and mineral-rich soils.Following the harvest in late September, the bunches are destemmed without being crushed.Temperature-controlled vinification and early racking help to preserve the Vespolina’s more delicate character.The wine is then aged in stainless steel and in the bottle, retaining its freshness, smoothness and floral notes.
Alcohol content: 13% vol.
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• COLOUR: in the glass, it displays a bright ruby red colour.• NOSE: the aromatic profile is characterised above all by floral notes, amongst which cyclamen stands out.• PALATE: on the palate, it is delicate, smooth and pleasantly full-bodied.It is harmonious on the palate with good length.
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Villa Horta is ideal for accompanying light meals and first courses, especially when the dishes do not require an overly structured wine.It also pairs well with white meat dishes and can be a versatile accompaniment to more creative recipes, where its smooth, floral character complements the other flavours without overpowering them.
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Serve at a temperature of no higher than 15 °C.During the summer months, it can be served slightly cooler, so as to preserve its pleasantness and youthful character.We recommend drinking it within two or three years, during which time the wine retains its pleasant freshness.
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• Producer: Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo• Designation: Colline Novaresi DOC• Type: delicate still red wine• Grape variety: 100% Vespolina, locally known as Ughetta di Ghemme• Region: Piedmont• Production area: Ghemme, province of Novara• Vineyards of origin: Breclema, Carella, Valera, Baraggiola and Cavenago• Altitude of the vineyards: 280–310 metres above sea level• Soil: gravelly morainic hillside, rich in minerals• Training system: espalier with Guyot pruning• Harvest: towards the end of September• Vinification: destemmed but uncrushed grapes, processed at a controlled temperature with early racking• Ageing: in stainless steel tanks and subsequently in the bottle• Allergens: contains sulphites
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