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Synonyms
Gamba di Pernice is a red grape variety, with its roots in Piedmont, Italy.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to spicy and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in Calosso.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, low-medium vigour and a preference for moderate.
On other labels it goes by Gamba Rossa.
At the table it suits spaghetti alla carbonara, cumin-rubbed lamb pieces and lentils with ham hock.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Calosso
Food pairings.
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Spaghetti alla carbonara
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Cumin-rubbed lamb pieces
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Lentils with ham hock
Also labelled.
Gamba Rossa.
Bottles to look for.
- Andrea Faccio Villa Giada Gamba di Pernice, Piedmont, Italy
- Bussi Piero 'Gambadpernis', Piedmont, Italy
- Cerruti della Bossola Gamba di Pernice, Piedmont, Italy
- Domanda Gamba di Pernice, Piedmont, Italy
- Valter Bosticardo Tenuta dei Fiori Gamba di Pernice Calosso, Piedmont, Italy
Gamba di Pernice: common questions
01.What does Gamba di Pernice taste like?+
Gamba di Pernice tastes of spicy and herbal. The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Gamba di Pernice from?+
Gamba di Pernice originates in Piedmont, Italy.
03.Where is Gamba di Pernice grown?+
The key regions for Gamba di Pernice are Calosso.
04.What food pairs with Gamba di Pernice?+
Pour it with spaghetti alla carbonara, cumin-rubbed lamb pieces and lentils with ham hock.
05.What else is Gamba di Pernice called?+
Gamba di Pernice is also labelled Gamba Rossa.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.