Winemaker Notes
The cru of San Martino enjoys southeast facing exposure and runs from 450 to 580 meters above sea level. Grapes get a majority of their sun in the morning and are shaded from the heat of the day in the afternoon.The soil is slightly chalkier than in Prey, giving this wine a touch more elegance and approachability.
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.