Despite their location in heart of Europe, Valle d’Aosta and Alto Piemonte are little-known places at the frontier of Italian winemaking. Ringed by the snowy massif of the Alps, many vineyards here are built nearly vertically up steep slopes which machinery cannot reach – the definition of heroic viticulture. Along with hand cultivation, many winemakers here embrace traditional methods and minimal intervention.
The grapes of these regions –Fumin, Cornalin, Prie Blanc, Erbaluce, and the Spanna and Picotener biotypes of Nebbiolo – are as wonderful as they are hard to find. Led by Steve Decina, a sommelier and Italian wine expert who will serve as your guide and translator, you will be immersed in regions whose culture, culinary traditions, and wine make them some of the best that Italy has to offer.
To customize your experience and book your custom travel dates, contact us at offthebeatencask@gmail.com
Despite their location in heart of Europe, Valle d’Aosta and Alto Piemonte are little-known places at the frontier of Italian winemaking. Ringed by the snowy massif of the Alps, many vineyards here are built nearly vertically up steep slopes which machinery cannot reach – the definition of heroic viticulture. Along with hand cultivation, many winemakers here embrace traditional methods and minimal intervention.
The grapes of these regions –Fumin, Cornalin, Prie Blanc, Erbaluce, and the Spanna and Picotener biotypes of Nebbiolo – are as wonderful as they are hard to find. Led by Steve Decina, a sommelier and Italian wine expert who will serve as your guide and translator, you will be immersed in regions whose culture, culinary traditions, and wine make them some of the best that Italy has to offer.
To customize your experience and book your custom travel dates, contact us at offthebeatencask@gmail.com
