The winery
La Stellara
A winery based in Volpedo (Colli Tortonesi, Piedmont) that interprets the local terroir, focusing particularly on Timorasso/Derthona and on expressive, modern wines.
- Piemonte · Italia
- 5 products
The story
La Stellara was born from the conversion of a cascina in the Colli Tortonesi into a small wine estate. The founders came to winemaking after diverse professional experiences and training in oenology and tasting; their research into Timorasso and the local terroir guided the establishment of the vineyard and production, with the first bottles released in limited quantities to enter the market.
Production philosophy
The estate states a respectful approach to the land and the local identity, with attention to quality in the vineyard and technical choices aimed at preserving the wines' aromas. The estate's narrative references integrated management and the desire to sincerely express the characteristics of Derthona/Timorasso.
Terroir and vineyards
The winery is located in Volpedo, in the heart of the Colli Tortonesi. The area is described as part of the Colli Tortonesi, contiguous with the Langhe, and characterised by soils well suited to the expression of native grape varieties such as Timorasso.
Awards and recognition
Featured in Vinitaly's 5StarWines selection with the Colli Tortonesi DOC "Derthona Surge" 2024.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Timorasso
- Barbera
- Monleale
- Hectares
- 15.0
What makes it distinctive
- Strong focus on Timorasso / Denomination: Derthona
- Label inspired by a sketch by Pellizza da Volpedo depicting La Cascina.
- Adoption of screw caps for some labels
- Reference to integrated management practices
- Inclusion in Partesa's distribution portfolio
