In the glass
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
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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.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1990 — Pecchenino establishes Siri d'Jermu as a serious Dogliani
Facts
- Producer
- Pecchenino
- 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.