Nebbiolo – Picotendro

The history of Nebbiolo is not only intertwined with Piedmont, but for centuries it has also shared part of its glory with the Aosta Valley. Known in the Lower Valley as Picotendro, where it expresses itself at its highest levels in purity, especially in the crus of Donnas, in the central part of the Vallée, on the other hand, since the Renaissance, it has been cultivated to produce a high-quality wine: Clairetz.

The Nebbiolo is best known for its incredible balance between acidity and polipohenols (especially high tannins). This unique wine is sought out worldwide and is particularly appreciated for its rustic character that smoothes out thanks to its potential to age well. It flowers early, ripens late and is sensitive to its environment so is particularly adapted to being planted at medium to high altitudes of the central valley. Fioritura precoce, maturazione tardiva e grande sensibilità al terroir valdostano lo rendono incredibilmente adatto alla coltivazione anche alle quote medio-alte della piana centrale valdostana.

Between 6-700 mt a.s.l the Nebbiolo is subject to strong winds that favour a dry climate and avoid stagnation of water. The grape is therefore of exceptional quality.

Our production of Nebbiolo is destined to create Clairet red wine, a blend of Picotrendro and Neyret (native grape of the Valle d’Aosta) that matures for 24 months in tonneaux and 12 months in the bottle. New for the 2021 vintage, a Vallé d’Aosta DOC Donnas, grown in the heroic vineyards of the Lower Aosta Valley.