Castiglione Falletto: our home, the home of wine
Castiglione Falletto’s history begins in Roman times and it is easy to understand its strategic motive: it stands on a 350-meter hill and dominates the territory in every direction. But it is in the Middle Ages under the control of the Marquis of Saluzzo and specifically the Falletto family that the construction of a real quadrangular fortress characterizes its destiny. Feudal lords alternated, then France and finally the House of Savoy until the Unification of Italy. At the foot of the castle dominates our old Scarrone vineyard, with a privileged view to the southeast, then in the direction of Serralunga. Here the Barbera clusters shine in September when the veraison takes hold. A brightness that persists on the palate when the fruit has made wine.
Parlare di Gianni Gallo significa parlare di arte, di Langa, di vino, di poesia
These are the words that Carlin Petrini dedicates to Gianni Gallo, not only a designer, engraver and artist of these hills and its wine expressions, but also an attentive man, a connoisseur of these places and its flavors, of its people with whom, throughout his life, he wove relationships of value and growth. The same ones that allowed Vietti, in the persons of Luciana and Alfredo, to be recognized internationally. It was the early 1970s when Gianni Gallo created the first labels: for Moscato a bundle of ears of corn and flowers, for Barbera a cricket on a pentagram and a second with the insect hidden among grasses and flowers. And then the representations for Freisa and Barolo crus. But Gianni Gallo, the Langa recalls, was also and above all a collector of artists and a union of talents. It was a winter evening when at Luciana and Alfredo’s house, Gianni Gallo, Claudio Bonichi and other friends shaped the Etichette d’Autore project. But the story that binds Gianni Gallo to the Vietti brand also includes the ability to resist, as the wines teach. To them the courage to follow and defend an idea despite the fact that, it was the 1970s, a German journalist expressed a negative opinion in finding insects and flowers to dress the bottles.
Vietti presents his manifesto. Four points that capture its identity
To tell the reasons that, every day, guide us toward quality. To illustrate the reasons that identify the Vietti brand and have made it the symbol of a territory. These are the premises that led us to draft our manifesto: four points that encapsulate our identity. We train our skills and sensibilities as winemakers and take care of every single detail. This is the distinctive style of our winery. 2.Taking care of tradition and those who help us preserve it We respect our land and the ancient techniques and knowledge that, together with continuous experimentation, have made our wine unique. We care for the work we carry out according to the principles of respect, inclusion, equity and social welfare. 3.Respect the timing of nature We have always adopted processes that are as natural and artisanal as possible. A care that comes from continuous observation, patient waiting, and respect for the natural cycle of our plants. We know each vineyard and follow its unique and different vegetative path, respecting it. 4.Cultivating sustainability It is part of our philosophy and approach, because what makes our wine great is also total respect for the land. We work trying to minimize interventions on the vineyards, we use natural resources wisely.
Autumn, in the Langa, welcomes. It is time for Fair and grapes
It is not enough to appeal to the idea of folklore, which, according to the Treccani, represents the lively picturesque and popular aspect of a setting or situation. It is in one of the facets that nourishes the word ‘culture’ that this time among the Wine Hills can be framed. Now in its 93rd year, the International Alba White Truffle Fair brought new colors and scents under the towers of the city of Alba to the rhythm of drum rolls. And with it, autumn. So, too, the vineyard follows new hues and only a few bunches, hardy, like the wine that will be made from them, are pampered by the morning mist. A season that, for a few more days, allows you to experience both grapes and wine: in the vineyard, in the cellar or in the open air, as our experiences promise. From tastings to treks through store visits: this time, the quintessential Wine Time among the Langhe, welcomes.
Wine Spectator recognizes Vietti quality
Once again, thank you to Wine Spectator for recognizing the quality of our wines: Barolo Ravera 2019 – Score 97 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2019 – Score 96 Barolo Monvigliero 2019 – Score 94 Barolo Lazzarito 2019 – Score 94 Barolo Cerequio 2019 – Score 94 Barbera d’Alba Vigna Vecchia Scarrone – Score 92 Barbera d’Asti La Crena 2020 – Score 90 Barbera d’Alba Vigna Scarrone 2021 – Score 90
