Piedmont’s viticulture boasts very ancient roots, back to the 6th century BC, when the Celtic-Ligurian peoples introduced vine cultivation to these lands.
Already in the Middle Ages, through a careful selection of the most suitable zone for winemaking were identified: the Monferrato region, with its Barbesino grapes, and the areas around Turin and Upper Piedmont, where Nebbiolo found its ideal habitat.
Over the centuries, through the use of increasingly refined production methods, Piedmont’s red wines have developed unique characteristics that have made them an internationally recognized excellence.
During the last consulting in the provinces of Asti and Cuneo, we had the opportunity to appreciate the heterogeneity of this territory, characterized by the mist-covered hills and orderly rows of vines, strategically oriented to make the most of the climatic conditions.
The soils, with their calcareous-clay composition, impart great complexity and structure to the wines of the Langhe, offering enveloping and persistent sensations on the palate.
We had the privilege of tasting true enological gems, often vinified in purity to enhance the strong personality of globally renowened grape varieties like Nebbiolo and Dolcetto.
“Historic local wineries are being revived and renewed through targeted investments, using technologies capable of enhancing their viticultural heritage and preserving the identity of the territory.”
This evolution is rooted in an increasingly important and contemporary concept: environmental sustainability. It is aligned with the producers’ desire to continue crafting high-quality wines through careful resource management.
