Vite Colte wines tell the story of Langhe viticulture in Piedmont. With over 300 hectares of vineyards spread over the hills of Barolo and the gentle slopes of Barbaresco , Gavi, Monferrato and Moscato d'Asti, Vite Colte produces its wines following the firm principle of quality and respect for the environment. The vineyards, managed according to the SQNPI standard of integrated pest management and partly organically run, produce excellent grapes, harvested by hand on a carefully chosen date each year. The Vite Colte winery was inaugurated in 2000 and is considered an icon of modern architecture, thanks to its perfect combination of traditional materials, such as laminated wood, with new technologies. The architectural project of the winery, created by the architect Gianni Arnaudo, was so appreciated that it received the Dedalo-Minosse international architecture award in 2006 and was presented in several exhibitions. The company produces a wide range of wines, all DOC or DOCG, ranging from Barolo to Barbaresco, Barbera d'Asti and many others, such as white wines made from Chardonnay and Sauvignon grapes .

Vite Colte red wine

The red wines produced by Vite Colte range from those obtained from Nebbiolo grapes, such as Barbaresco DOCG, Barolo DOCG Riserva or Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, to those obtained from Nebbiolo grapes exclusively from the municipality of Barolo, Serralunga d'Alba and Monforte of Alba. And again: all the wines that originate from the Barbera grape, such as Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore, Nizza DOCG, Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore. Finally, there is also Dolcetto, from which the Roccabella Dolcetto d'Alba DOC is obtained.

What are the characteristics of Nebbiolo grown by Vite Colte?

Nebbiolo is one of the most important grape varieties of Vite Colte, from which excellent Barolo and Barbaresco wines, but also Langhe Nebbiolo and Nebbiolo d'Alba are obtained. Nebbiolo grapes are concentrated in the Langhe area, in particular in Barolo and Barbaresco, because only here are they able to express themselves in all their depth. Wines such as those of the Barolo Essenze line, in particular those based on Nebbiolo vines grown exclusively in the municipalities of Barolo, Serralunga d'Alba or Monforte d'Alba, open to the nose with an intense and complex aroma, while they differ for body and structure. Among these, the Essenze Barolo del Comune di Barolo DOCG is an elegant wine, with great body and structure, which closes with a strong balsamic note. Over the years, it has received several awards and recognitions, such as the Cinque Grappoli Bibenda 2021 for the 2016 vintage. Excellent Barbaresco grapes are also obtained from Nebbiolo grapes, such as the Vite Colte Barbaresco DOCG La Casa in Collina, a ruby red wine with a tendency with garnet. It comes from grapes from areas with various microclimates, left to ferment for 20 days in steel, before malolactic fermentation. The refinement takes place first in oak barrels for 12 months and then in the bottle for another 12 months. The scent with notes of blueberries and blackberries, tobacco and coffee and the intense and slightly sour flavor make it unmistakable. Both the Essenze Barolo from the Municipality of Barolo DOCG and the Vite Colte Barbaresco DOCG La Casa in Collina are available on Vino.com!

What are the characteristics of Barbera d'Asti DOCG Vite Colte?

Barbera d'Asti DOCG Vite Colte is a red wine born in Asti, Piedmont, from 100% Barbera grapes. Of Barbera d'Asti DOCG Vite Colte we remember La Luna and the Bonfires, the Rossofuoco and the San Nicolao. Barbera d'Asti DOCG La Luna ei Falò Vite Colte is very balanced in structure and aroma, thanks to its grapes that grow on slightly different soils and microclimates. It is a very fresh wine, with fruity notes both to the nose and to the taste. In the mouth, notes of coffee and vanilla are also perceived, while the finish is particularly long. Barbera d'Asti DOCG Rossofuoco Vite Colte is one of the wines obtained from organic farming, that is, using only natural substances with the aim of reducing the impact on the environment. It is an intense ruby red, which on the nose is vinous and well balanced. On the palate it is dry and full-bodied, with an excellent acid vein. You can find the Barbera d'Asti DOCG La Luna and the Falò Vite Colte and the Barbera d'Asti DOCG Rossofuoco on Vino.com!

What are the characteristics of Alta Langa DOCG Vite Colte?

Alta Langa Brut DOCG Vite Colte is born from a blend of Pinot Nero and Chardonnay grapes grown between 500 and 600 meters above sea level, on soils of calcareous origin. The harvest is manual and after a soft pressing of the grapes the flower must is obtained. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature and the wine is left to rest until the following spring, when Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are blended. It then refines for at least 30 months in the bottle and after other months of aging, it gives life to an elegant Brut with a straw yellow color and a fine and persistent perlage. It opens on the nose with notes of bread yeast and dried fruit, while in the mouth it is full, creamy and with good acidity. This excellent brut sparkling wine is available on Vino.com, don't miss it!

Nebbiolo is one of the most ancient and noble grapes of the rich Italian ampelographic heritage. According to some, the name Nebbiolo derives from the fog that envelops the vineyards during the harvest. Nebbiolo produces red berried grapes and is native to Piedmont and in particular to the Langhe area, where it is able to express itself at very high levels in the appellations of Barbaresco and Barolo. Nebbiolo is also grown in the nearby region of Roero, in Valtellina with the name of Chiavennasca and in the small Sardinian enclave of Luras, where it was introduced by the Piedmontese in the 19th century. Also in the Piedmont area of Gattinara and Ghemme, near the Sesia river, Nebbiolo has found a territory of choice producing wines of great complexity and suitable for aging thanks to rare pedoclimatic conditions that combine excellent thermal excursions with alluvial and volcanic soils. .

Nebbiolo is an extremely territorial and demanding vine from a pedoclimatic point of view, so much so that it is grown almost nowhere else in the world outside its territory of origin. It has a late ripening, with harvest around mid-October and needs sunny, breezy exposures, but a cool climate with good temperature ranges. As for the soils, it prefers soils composed of clayey limestone marl, which enhance its natural elegance. With a vineyard area that in Italy amounts to almost 6000 hectares, it remains however the reference variety of Piedmont with the aforementioned Barolo and Barbaresco: two very different expressions of Nebbiolo that tell diversified production traditions based on aging techniques, duration and especially to the areas where it is cultivated, recognizable on the basis of the composition of the soil and exposure. Among these factors, the use of the wood chosen for aging has created, at least in the case of Barolo, different schools of thought and, in this specific case, has generated a rift between the supporters of more traditional methods of winemaking and the innovators who, according to the former, they would be guided by the adaptation of the product to the dominant taste in international markets. However, the expressive potential of Nebbiolo remains assured with respect to aging which, in addition to amplifying the aromatic range by giving very refined and pleasant tertiaries, manages to gain softness by smoothing a high acidity and a consistent tannic charge. In fact, Nebbiolo remains one of the few grape varieties capable of combining power and expressive finesse: the refined bouquet combines a dense tannic texture and high acidity, which always guarantee great balance and remarkable longevity.

Buy Nebbiolo

For those who know or closely attend the world of wine, buying a good bottle of Nebbiolo can be an almost daily experience. This is because with Nebbiolo we are dealing with a main grape variety and appellations that over time have earned the favors of experts thanks to their elegance and nobility. Loving Nebbiolo means joining a community of true connoisseurs who can choose between young and promising versions or decide not to settle for aging and truly expressive wines. On our site you will find a wide selection of wines from this vine and with a few clicks you can buy the bottle of Nebbiolo you wanted online, being guided by detailed cards and the advice of our sommeliers.

What are the characteristics of a pure Nebbiolo wine?

Nebbiolo has very recognizable characteristics on the basis of a strong tannic texture and a consistent acidity which also determines its great aging capacity. Ruby red in color often tending to garnet and of medium intensity, it has floral hints of rose, cherry, red fruits on the nose, while the evolution in wood gives hints of leather, tobacco dust, terracotta and leather, with some earthy and animal.

What are the best Nebbiolo food pairings?

Nebbiolo is perfect to be consumed with complex meats such as stews and stews, but it is also perfect in combination with game and mushroom-based first courses. Another interesting combination is with cheeses, even if for some the bitter hue that Nebbiolo can help to emphasize is not too pleasant.

Why does the best Nebbiolo come from Piedmont?

The pedoclimatic configuration of Piedmont has allowed the development of a long production tradition with respect to Nebbiolo which has also contributed to consecrate this region as the land of choice for a refined and elegant wine, made famous also by great historical figures. In particular, the Langhe, with very different geological conformations dating back to 7 million years ago, today retain sedimentary clay-limestone marls responsible for this particularity. The recent discovery of a volcano in the Gattinara area and the alluvial typicality of the soils of Ghemme represent further geological conformations suitable for this variety.