One of the best red wines not only from Brescia but also from Italy, Botticino DOC Gobbio organic wine is born right in Botticino next to Brescia’s famous marble quarries and then aged aged in large wooden barrels for about 30 months.
Gobbio originates from a silty, highly calcareous, ivory-white soil that has a natural vocation for producing wines with unique finesse and elegance. The vineyard, with completely organic cultivation, does not receive any chemical or herbicide treatment. This is because the ideal microclimate and the ever-present breeze on the hillside prevent moisture stagnation, allowing even a very low environmental impact pest control to be implemented.
From the invaluable collaboration ofagronomist and oenologist Carlo Ferrini, with patience, hard work and using a delicate and traditional winemaking technique to enhance the aromas and flavors of the grapes, Gobbio was born.
Made from Barbera (35 percent), Sangiovese (35 percent), Marzemino (20 percent) and Schiava Gentile (10 percent) grapes.
Gobbio Botticino DOC wine is made from ancient vines, mainly Barbera and Sangiovese, little Marzemino and little Schiava Gentile are dated 50 years old and treated with traditional but modern agronomic methods.The resulting wine is aged in large wooden barrels at the Noventa winery for 30 months.
In the winery they respect what nature has offered and the grapes are treated with kindness, the tannin is respected as it enhances the terroir.
Gobbio is a structured red wine, full-bodied but at the same time velvety and very elegant on the palate, the finish is full and very long.
The soil, where these vines grow, is able to give unique aromas as well as a distinct elegance and minerality to the wines. The processing is all manual given the conformation of the hills. The certification and choice of organic is a natural consequence of the strong viticultural vocation of the area: a conscious choice combined withlove and respect for the beauty that surrounds the land.
The Noventa winery is family-run, the whole family has always been dedicated to viticulture, with a long tradition and a great love for the land.
Recommended pairings with Hunchback
As a pairing to enhance this wine we recommend main courses of red meat or game. Perfect with roasts and with important dishes, but, above all, as a meditation wine A wine with great structure and body like Gobbio is to be drunk with important dishes, typical is the pairing with “spiedo alla bresciana“.
The specification DOC Botticino
The “Botticino” DOC was one of the first DOCs to be created in Italy (Official Gazette 03/06/1968) producing wine always with an eye to tradition. The harvested and destemmed grapes are placed to ferment in barrels for about 20 days, after which the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in medium-capacity wooden barrels, where it continued to evolve and age for the next 30 months.
The favorable exposure of the soils, which are sunny and protected by the Pre-Alps mountain range, and the clay-limestone nature of the soils, located on the slopes of the steep hills east of Brescia, create an ideal environment for the production of red wines endowed with typicality and body, which reach perfection with aging.”
Botticino DOC organic wine data sheet:
- Origin: Botticino, Brescia, Italy;
- Contains sulfites;
- Alcohol content: 15.0 % vol;
- Grape varieties: 35% barbera, 35% sangiovese, 20% marzemino, 10% schiava gentile;
- Aging: in medium-capacity oak barrels for about 18 months + 6 months in bottle;
- Consumption:lends itself well to aging; it evolves and refines further with time and is best consumed over 15 or more years.
- Vintage: the oldest available vintage will be shipped.
- Training system: Brescian pergola and spurred cordon;
- Average age of the vineyard: 50 to 100 years;
- Yield per hectare: 40 q.li/ha.
Organoleptic characteristics:
- Color: ruby red;
- Taste: full-bodied, first warm then enlivened by fruity, juicy acidity;
- Taste: Vigorous, integrated tannins in the body that promote flavor development;
- Serving temperature: 16° to 18°;
- Nose: Aromas of plum, jammy cherry and raspberry combine with floral and spicy notes against a mineral background.
Organic Botticino DOC: what it is, how to drink it and what to pair it with
What wine is Botticino DOC organic wine?
An artisanal red from the hills of Brescia: it is born between Botticino, Rezzato and the city of Brescia, on marble-rich soils that give minerality and character. It is made from certified organic grapes and tells the story of a small but precious territory. It is ruby in the glass, with aromas of red fruit, sweet spices and an elegant tannic texture. It is the Brescia red wine we love to offer when you are looking for authenticity and sustainability in the bottle.
How best to serve and store this wine?
Serve at 16-18°C; open the bottle 30-45 minutes beforehand (decant only the fuller-bodied labels). Use a wide goblet to enhance the aromas. Storage: horizontal bottles, dark and cool place (12-16°C), humidity controlled. Once opened keep 1-2 days in refrigerator with wine saver cap, bringing back to serving temperature before new goblet. “Organic” note: slight sediments are natural and do not affect quality or taste.
What do I pair organic Botticino DOC with?
It is the ideal companion to Brescian cuisine.
Meats: spiedo alla bresciana, braised meats, roasts, game.
Cheese: aged cheeses from the valleys (excellent with Bagòss or Silter).
House dishes: casoncelli, savory risottos, mushrooms.
The spicy profile and nice structure hold up fall/winter dishes, but also surprises with summer grill. If you’re looking for an easy idea: charcuterie board from Brescia + warm bread and a bottle of organic Botticino DOC.
What grape varieties make up Botticino DOC (organic) and how long can it age?
The specification calls for a traditional blend of Barbera, Sangiovese, Marzemino and a share of Schiava Gentile. Barbera gives freshness, Sangiovese finesse, Marzemino envelopment, Schiava fragrance. Organic versions curated by small producers focus on balance and aromatic cleanliness. In more structured vintages and labels it can evolve well for 5-8 years, developing notes of tobacco and cocoa.
