Le Strette Pezzole 2003
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The Le Strette winery, founded in Novello in 1997, takes its name from the ancient hamlet in which it is located, where the original narrow access road meanders past old houses before revealing a panoramic view of the best vineyards of the Barolo and Langa hills.
The owners Mauro and Savio Daniele inherited the same passion for wine as their parents Giulio and Giuliana. With the help of Gino Lagorio and his family, they instantly recognised the production potential of the municipality of Novello, an area dedicated to the Nebbiolo grape variety with its prized and renowned Barolo cru (Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive (M.G.A.) [sub-region with production specification]), not forgetting the Barbera, the Dolcetto and the Nascetta grape varieties of the municipality of Novello.
Their work philosophy is clear: to nurture these native vines to bring out the characteristics of the grapes themselves and of the region from which they come.
From the sub-regions (M.G.A.) of Bergera-Pezzole, Corini-Pallaretta and Bergeisa, which produce Barolo, to the Nascetta of the municipality of Novello, which includes Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto vineyards, the Le Strette winery brings the value of the region to the key Italian and overseas markets.
The new winery, completed in 2002, is the perfect fusion of tradition and modernity, a beacon of environmental sustainability coupled with the implementation of wine-making techniques that get the most out of the different varieties produced.
Friendly and approachable, Barbera produces wines in a wide range of styles, from youthful, fresh and fruity to serious, structured and age-worthy. Piedmont is the most famous source of Barbera; those from Asti and Alba garner the most praise. Barbera actually can adapt to many climates and enjoys success in some New World regions. Somm Secret—In the past it wasn’t common or even accepted to age Barbera in oak but today both styles—oaked and unoaked—abound and in fact most Piedmontese producers today produce both styles.
An historic village situated right in between the famous regions of Barolo and Barbaresco, Alba is also the name for the larger wine region surrounding the village.
In a sense, “Alba” is a catch-all phrase, and includes the declassified Nebbiolo wines made in Barolo and Barbaresco, as well as the Nebbiolo grown just outside of these regions’ borders. In fact, Nebbiolo d’Alba is a softer, less tannic and more fruit-forward wine ready to drink within just a couple years of bottling. It is a great place to start if you want to begin to understand the grape. Likewise, the even broader category of Langhe Nebbiolo offers approachable and value-driven options as well.
Barbera, planted alongside Nebbiolo in the surrounding hills, and referred to as Barbera d’Alba, takes on a more powerful and concentrated personality compared to its counterparts in Asti.
Dolcetto is ubiquitous here and, known as Dolcetto d'Alba, can be found casually served alongside antipasti on the tables of Alba’s cafes and wine bars.
Not surprisingly, given its location, Alba is recognized as one of Italy’s premiere culinary destinations and is the home of the fall truffle fair, which attracts visitors from worldwide every year.