Region: Calosso, Piedmont, Italy 

Grape: 100% Gamba di Pernice (Gamba Rosso)

the 'gamba di pernice' grape almost went extinct before it was brought to life in the 90's by a group of scientists and grape-growers - and thank goodness it was! it produces a unique, savoury & medium-bodied wine, with notes of strong spice, balsamic glaze, dates, herbaceous green pepper, and fruit that is more like booze-soaked cherries