Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: blackberry, blueberry, red cherry, mineral

Palate: full body, soft tannin

An intense ruby Dogliani with violet nuances, blackberry, blueberry and red cherry over mineral notes, full-bodied with soft tannins and good balance, showing Dolcetto's serious side.

What it pairs with

  • Tajarin with ragu
    The wine's fruit and soft tannin carry the meat sauce.
  • Salumi platter
    Dolcetto's juicy fruit refreshes against cured meats.
  • Frittata with herbs
    Easygoing Dolcetto frames a simple egg dish.

How to serve Pecchenino Dogliani Superiore Siri d'Jermu

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Tajarin with ragu, Salumi platter, Frittata with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Sirì d'Jermu is Pecchenino's flagship Dogliani, a serious, structured Dolcetto that helped raise the grape's profile.

  1. 1990: Pecchenino establishes Siri d'Jermu as a serious Dogliani

Facts

Producer
Pecchenino · visiting guide
Grapes
Dolcetto (100%)
Classification
Dogliani DOCG
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 18 to 30 at retail
Drinking window
3 to 10 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Frequently asked about Pecchenino Dogliani Superiore Siri d'Jermu

What does Pecchenino Dogliani Superiore Siri d'Jermu taste like?

On the nose, blackberry, blueberry, red cherry, mineral. On the palate, full body, soft tannin. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. An intense ruby Dogliani with violet nuances, blackberry, blueberry and red cherry over mineral notes, full-bodied with soft tannins and good balance, showing Dolcetto's serious side.

When should I drink Pecchenino Dogliani Superiore Siri d'Jermu?

Drink 3 to 10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Pecchenino Dogliani Superiore Siri d'Jermu?

Tajarin with ragu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Salumi platter and Frittata with herbs. The wine's fruit and soft tannin carry the meat sauce.

What grapes are in Pecchenino Dogliani Superiore Siri d'Jermu?

The blend is Dolcetto (100%). The wine is classified as Dogliani DOCG.

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