The winery
Giovanni Rosso
Family-run winery based in Serralunga d'Alba (Piedmont) that produces mainly Barolo and Langhe wines; in recent years it has expanded its winemaking project on Mount Etna (Sicily).
- Piemonte (Serralunga d'Alba); progetto vitivinicolo anche in Sicilia (Etna) · Italia
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The story
The Rosso family has been tied for generations to the vineyards of Serralunga d'Alba. The estate grows and vinifies the area’s historic crus and acquired the celebrated Vignarionda vineyard in 2011, launching en primeur releases and revitalizing the historic appellation. In recent years the owners have also started a winemaking project on Etna, purchasing a single extensive parcel with plantings and facilities currently under development.
Production philosophy
Pursuit of terroir expression: the wines are conceived to faithfully reflect the terroir of each cru, with meticulous vineyard care and careful management of the winemaking and aging stages.
Terroir and vineyards
The winery primarily operates in the municipality of Serralunga d'Alba, with vineyards in MGA sites such as Vignarionda, Cerretta and Serra. Beginning in 2016 it launched a project on Etna on volcanic soils, with plantings of Carricante and Nerello Mascalese.
Awards and recognition
The winery and its wines have received numerous international accolades cited by the company itself, including mentions and scores in Wine Spectator, reviews by Kerin O'Keefe, mentions in Forbes, and recognitions in Italian guides such as Guide de L'Espresso and Gambero Rosso.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Barbera
- Arneis
- Carricante
- Nerello Mascalese
What makes it distinctive
- Historic production of Barolo DOCG from the Serralunga d’Alba crus.
- Winemaking project established on Etna, with a large vineyard holding planted with Carricante and Nerello Mascalese.
- Strong focus on highlighting individual crus and sustainable practices.
- International recognition and reviews from critics and industry publications.
- Offer of experiences and winery visits recommended by wine tour operators.
