Winemaker Notes
The cru of San Martino enjoys southeast facing exposure and tops out at over 500 meters above sea level. The grapes get a majority of their sun in the morning and are shaded from the heat of the day in the afternoon. This, coupled with the fact that the soils here are dominated by limestone, not clay, causes San Martino to produce an incredibly elegant Dolcetto.
Attracting the most glory, prestige and fame to the Piedmont region, Nebbiolo in all of its expressions—Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, Ghemme and Gattinara—creates a complex wine, truly unique for its delicate qualities combined with strength and a great potential to improve over time.
But Nebbiolo isn’t all there is to red wine from Piedmont! Barbera is the most planted variety and historically most popular as a dependable, food-friendly, everyday wine.
Beyond these two, a surprising number of red varieties call Piedmont their home. Worth a try include Dolcetto for its bold concentration and aromas of spice cake. Other grapes to investigate include Freisa, Croatina, Brachetto, Grignolino and Pelaverga.