The 2023 vintage was a challenging one, requiring careful vineyard management to contend with extreme weather. A mild, wet winter led to early budbreak in March, followed by a sudden cold spell in April that caused frost damage. Spring brought average rainfall, with a burst of intense rain from late May to early June that replenished soil moisture and supported vine growth. June and July experienced warm, dry conditions, with steady sunlight aiding fruit set and berry development. In mid-July, violent hailstorms swept across northern Italy, causing varying damage across vineyard sites and reducing crop yields. August and September experienced warm days, cool nights, and minimal rain, promoting excellent grape development. Harvest began in mid-September with Dolcetto and Arneis, extending into late October for Nebbiolo. While yields were below average due to weather challenges, fruit quality was high, with the wines display excellent balance, vibrant acidity, refined tannins and excellent aging potential.

Harvest Date: October 7, 2023

Fermentation and Maceration: 25 days in stainless steel vats
Malolactic Fermentation: Developed
Refinement: 18 months in big French oak barrels, 6 months in bottle
Bottling: July 2025

Vineyard: Asili subarea, Village of Barbaresco
Area: 2.50 ha
Exposure: South / Southwest
Altitude: 250m
Soil: Clay-calcareous with good percentage of sand
Age of Vines: 35 years old
Vineyard Density: 4.2 vines per hectare
Yield: 45 hl/ha

Varietal: Nebbiolo
Alcohol: 15%
pH: 3.58
TA: 5.35 g/L
Total Extract: 27.80 g/L
Bottles Produced: 8,550 (750ml)

The 2022 growing season marked the second consecutive year of drought in Piedmont, a defining feature of the vintage. A snowless winter left soils with minimal water reserves, compounding the effects of the dry 2021 season. The lack of soil moisture led to an early budbreak that, fortunately, occurred during excellent flowering conditions with abundant sunshine and mild temperatures. While the lack of rain and summer heat slowed fruit set and extended the ripening cycle, there was enough residual soil moisture, combined with meticulous canopy management, to help mitigate the most severe effects of the drought. The result were lower yields, small berries and compact clusters. The lack of seasonal rain resulted in an early harvest, with Nebbiolo picked by early October. The resulting wines reflect resilience in challenging conditions, displaying rich, concentrated fruit and aromatic purity—hallmarks of a high-quality vintage that should offer both immediate charm and the potential to age gracefully.

Harvest Date: October 4, 2022

Fermentation and Maceration: 20 days in stainless steel vats
Malolactic Fermentation: Developed
Refinement: 18 months in big French oak barrels, 6 months in bottle
Bottling: July 2024

Vineyard: Asili subarea, Village of Barbaresco
Area: 2.5 ha
Exposure: South / Southwest
Altitude: 250m
Soil: Clay-calcareous with good percentage of sand
Age of Vines: 34 years old
Vineyard Density: 4.2 vines per hectare
Yield: 45 hl/ha

Varietal: Nebbiolo
Alcohol: 15%
pH: 3.57
TA: 5.4 g/L
Total Extract: 28.0 g/L

Early reports of the 2019 vintage have described it as a classic year. A cold wet spring slowed vine growth and the persistent rain made rot and disease a threat. However, despite the added risks, the rains gave the soils the much-needed water to survive the summer months. June then delivered a fantastic summer with the hot, dry days lasting through to August when a hailstorm broke loose. Good conditions swiftly picked up again and idyllic weather continued into September.

• Grape variety: Nebbiolo
• Subarea: Asili (Village of Barbaresco)
• Area: 2.5 ha
• Vineyard exposure: South and southwest
• Age of vines: 30 years old
• Soil: Calcareous clay with a good percentage of sand
• Vineyard density: 4,200 vines per hectare
• Yield: 45 hL/hectare
• Harvest date: October 10, 2019
• Fermentation and maceration: 15 days in stainless steel vats
• Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
• Refinement: 18 months in 110L Botti cask of French oak, 6 months in bottle
• Bottling: July 2021
• Alcohol: 14.30% vol.
• Total acidity: 5.56 g/L
• pH: 3.59
• Total extract: 27.4 g/L
• Optimal period for consumption: 2021-2040

The 2017 vintage will be a year to remember for the challenges that growers faced from Mother Nature, namely hot weather and very little rain. Surprisingly, the wines produced do not show any notes of over-ripeness commonly found in a hot year. This balance in the wines is attributed to the stark temperature swings with cool summer nights tempering the hot days. The Barbaresco is fruit-driven with good acidity, and the Barolo is rich and austere.

• Grape variety: Nebbiolo
• Subarea: Asili (Village of Barbaresco)
• Area: 2.5 ha
• Vineyard exposure: South and southwest
• Age of vines: 28 years old
• Soil: Calcareous clay with a good percentage of sand
• Vineyard density: 4,200 vines per hectare
• Yield: 45 hL/hectare
• Harvest date: September 19, 2017
• Fermentation and maceration: 15 days in stainless steel vats
• Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
• Refinement: 18 months in Botti cask of French oak, 6 months in bottle
• Bottling: July 2019
• Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
• Total acidity: 5.40 g/L
• pH: 3.55
• Total extract: 29.2 g/L
• Optimal period for consumption: 2020-2035

• Grape variety: Nebbiolo
• Subarea: Asili (Village of Barbaresco)
• Area: 2.5 ha
• Vineyard exposure: South and southwest
• Age of vines: 18 years old
• Soil: Calcareous clay with a sandy vein
• Harvest date: September 22-24, 2015
• Fermentation and maceration: 17 days in stainless steel vats
• Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
• Refinement: 18 months in large, 110hL Botti cask of French oak, 6 months in bottle
• Bottling: July 2017
• Alcohol: 14.50% vol.
• Total acidity: 5.60 g/L
• pH: 3.53
• Total extract: 29.8 g/L
• Optimal period for consumption: 2020-2030