Adriano Grasso

Growing vines and making wine is a profession, but above all a true passion.
The vines of the past, with their shapes, seem to describe the history of my family, who tended them with care.

Today, modern vineyards no longer have the same character.
Viticulture has changed, estates have grown, mechanisation has increased, and we have probably lost part of our bond with the land.
Yet respect for and balance with nature and our territory remain important, both for us and for future generations.

My family has lived in Calosso since the middle of the 19th century. They were always devoted to winegrowing and were a farming family. This area, one of the most beautiful in Piemonte, lies on a ridge that rises to 400 metres and separates the Langhe from the Monferrato.

My estate is small, about 6 hectares of vineyards, where the grape varieties show their fullest expression: Barbera, Moscato, Gamba Rossa and Nebbiolo.
Choosing not to lose the deep bond between winemakers and the vineyard means following the phases of the moon throughout the process, respecting and nurturing soil fertility and biodiversity, and committing ourselves to organic certification.

The harvest is the most beautiful moment of the year. The fruit is picked in the hope that our expectations will be rewarded. It is fascinating how pressing and fermenting grapes gives rise to a wine that evokes a feeling and tells a story.

The must ferments on the grape skins and slowly takes on their colour and aroma. When my grandparents had finished fermentation, they filled the tanks with the young wine, together with its lees, and let it rest for two to three months to gain balance and identity. I have the pleasure and the honour of following in my grandparents' footsteps.

Wines must be tasted and understood. They tell you themselves when they are ready to be bottled and when the moon and the season are most favourable.

What I want to achieve when you taste my wines is to share a piece of my history and my love for this land.