2025 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Rhine Riesling
Classification Langhe Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC)
Region Langhe
Soil Alluvial stones in the fossati vineyard
Harvest Dates September 4–9, 2025
Sites Fossati, Barolo; Bricco Bertone, Sinio
Grape Clone Cuttings from historic Rhine, Pfalz and Alsace vineyards, together with quality-focused Geisenheim clones
Vine Age Oldest Riesling vines planted in 1984–1985
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Pressing Method Gentle Whole-Cluster Pressing
Bottling Date 19 Mar 2026
Production Details The vineyards are maintained with permanent grass cover and spontaneous vegetation; the estate is certified organic and Equalitas sustainable. Fermentation lasted approximately 25 days. Maturation lasted approximately five months, entirely in stainless steel on the finest lees.
Tasting Notes Pear, white peach, citrus and lemon zest with flinty minerality; tense, linear and fresh, with a long finish
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2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Rhine Riesling
Classification Langhe Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC)
Region Langhe
Soil Alluvial stones in the fossati vineyard
Harvest Dates September 16–20, 2024
Sites Fossati, Barolo; Bricco Bertone, Sinio
Grape Clone Cuttings from historic Rhine, Pfalz and Alsace vineyards, together with quality-focused Geisenheim clones
Vine Age Oldest Riesling vines planted in 1984–1985
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Pressing Method Gentle Whole-Cluster Pressing
Bottling Date 28 Feb 2025
Closure Cork
Production Details The vineyards are maintained with grassing and spontaneous cover crops and are described as sustainably and organically certified. Fermentation lasted approximately 25 days. Maturation lasted about two months, entirely in stainless steel on the finest lees.
Tasting Notes Hawthorn, elderflower, apricot, green citrus and graphite; savory palate with peach, grapefruit and crushed-stone character
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2023 Technical Specifications
Region Langhe
Tasting Notes Antonio Galloni/Vinous, January 2025: ripe pear, apricot, jasmine and exotic flowers. Kerin O'Keefe, February 2025: Spanish broom, hay, stone fruit, wild herbs, yellow peach, citrus and mineral sensations.
Critics Ratings 94 Vinous/Antonio Galloni; 92 Kerin O'Keefe
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2022 Technical Specifications
Region Langhe
Soil Gravel soil in the fossati plot
Sites Fossati cru, Barolo; Bricco Bertone, Sinio
Tasting Notes Kerin O'Keefe, February 2024: spring flowers, yellow stone fruit, citrus, peach, apricot, orange zest and a saline close. Antonio Galloni/Vinous, January 2024: jasmine, tangerine peel, ginger, passion fruit and lemon confit. Monica Larner/Wine Advocate, August 2023: citrus, crushed stone and tropical fruit.
Critics Ratings 92 Kerin O'Keefe; 90 Vinous/Antonio Galloni; 91 Wine Advocate/Monica Larner
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2021 Technical Specifications
Region Langhe
Tasting Notes Antonio Galloni/Vinous, December 2022: tropical accents with orchard fruit, mint and flowers; soft, fresh and elegant
Critics Ratings 90 Vinous/Antonio Galloni
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2020 Technical Specifications
Region Langhe
Tasting Notes Antonio Galloni/Vinous, January 2022: orchard fruit, mint, lime, crushed rock and white flowers; taut and energetic. Monica Larner/Wine Advocate, June 2021: honey, orchard fruit and soft tropical tones.
Critics Ratings 92 Vinous/Antonio Galloni; 90 Wine Advocate/Monica Larner
Producer Information
Website
Address
Piazza della Vite e del Vino, 1, Fraz. Vergne, 12060 Barolo (CN), Italy
Phone
+39 0173 56257
Email
Owner
Aldo Vaira, Milena Vaira
Cellarmaster
Giuseppe Vaira