2020 Bramaterra, Proprietà Sperino

• Style: Nebbiolo-led Red Blend
• Taste: Red cherry, pepper, black tea with saline mineral backbone
• Food: Braised beef, roasted game, aged cheese
• Occasion: Date Night; Gifting
• Serve: 16–18°C, decant 30 mins

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Red cherry and pepper sing through this wine, anchored by a saline, stony freshness that speaks of granite and porphyry bedrock. Twenty-two days of skin maceration and twelve months on the lees built its structure, and a further two years in bottle before release leaves the delicate tannins smooth and settled. At 13.5% alcohol with medium acidity, this drinks with refinement rather than weight—serious, mineral-driven, alive.

The Winery — Proprietà Sperino

Paolo De Marchi inherited this 12-hectare hillside estate in Lessona, near Biella, from his grandfather Felice Sperino, a passionate viticulturist. Paolo, owner of the top Chianti Classico estate Isole e Olena, has long dreamed of revitalising this corner of Piedmont, and guides his son Luca, who now manages day-to-day winemaking. The 2020 vintage blessed the region with a dry, sunny May and warm late summer; the grapes came through ripening in excellent condition, then fermented with natural yeasts in open-topped wooden fermenters—old-school methods that allow character to develop gradually, the way these wines have for generations.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this with braised beef, roasted game, or wedges of aged Fontina; the wine's mineral streak and delicate grip work brilliantly across the table, and it's vegan- and vegetarian-friendly too. Serve at 16–18°C, ideally decanted 30 minutes before opening. Whether you're celebrating an intimate evening or seeking a gift that speaks to serious wine appreciation, this Nebbiolo-led blend rewards attention—a wine that doesn't announce itself loudly, which is exactly what Italy's best producers do best. Tim Atkin's 92-point score captures why: refinement, clarity, and a sense of place in every sip.