Winemaker Notes
Occhetti is ruby red in color with garnet hues, typical of this grape variety. The nose boasts floral and fruity aromas that offer rich notes of violets and roses. The palate is delicate and elegant with refined, voluminous tannins. Occhetti is a true expression of the Nebbiolo grape variety.
Attracting the most glory, prestige and fame to the Piedmont region, Nebbiolo in all of its expressions—Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, Ghemme and Gattinara—creates a complex wine, truly unique for its delicate qualities combined with strength and a great potential to improve over time.
But Nebbiolo isn’t all there is to red wine from Piedmont! Barbera is the most planted variety and historically most popular as a dependable, food-friendly, everyday wine.
Beyond these two, a surprising number of red varieties call Piedmont their home. Worth a try include Dolcetto for its bold concentration and aromas of spice cake. Other grapes to investigate include Freisa, Croatina, Brachetto, Grignolino and Pelaverga.