LOVE FOR THE LAND

Castellinaldo d’Alba lies in the Roero, an area of hills and valleys located in southern Piedmont, to the left of the River Tanaro and just a few kilometres from the town of Alba. Beyond the river, more vineyards where the precious terroirs produce Barolo, Barbaresco and other wines.
The Roero is a dense network of hills where the vine occupies the slopes in the sunniest positions (facing south, east and west) which are capable of helping the clusters to ripen to perfection.
The vines are only planted on the hillsides. It is a question of warmth and brightness: here, far from the late fogs and chills of spring the grapes are able to grow and develop better. Little by little, the clusters find the ideal path to ripeness in order to give the wines the structure and complexity that make them appealing and capable of withstanding the test of time.
Of particular interest is the nature of the terrain: thin layers of sand are mixed with calcareous and clayey marls to make the soil more welcoming for the vine and its root system, and provide them with the right natural nourishment.
Finally, the heavens play their part: each year the climate is cold-temperate, yet the different combinations of cloud cover and sunshine are perfect for producing fragrant “fruity wines” that continue over time to conjure up their origins.