Insights

Stories of wine and territory

Insights into Nebbiolo, the volcanic terroir and the wine culture of Alto Piemonte.

6 October 20262 min read

A day trip from Milan: a Sunday between Nebbiolo and Lake Orta

An hour’s drive, the Nebbiolo country closest to the city and a lake in the afternoon: the Sunday out of Milan we suggest to anyone who asks, hour by hour.

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A day trip from Milan: a Sunday between Nebbiolo and Lake Orta

13 July 20262 min read

Where to buy Gattinara DOCG directly from the producer

At the winery, online or in wine shops: the ways to bring home an authentic Gattinara, and why buying direct makes a difference.

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13 July 20262 min read

How much does a Gattinara DOCG cost? A price guide

From entry-level bottles to collectible riservas: what determines the price of a Gattinara and why it is considered one of the best value Nebbiolos.

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15 March 20251 min read

Nebbiolo: the ancient grape of Alto Piemonte

From medieval origins to the volcanic hills of Gattinara, the history and characteristics of an extraordinary grape.

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20 January 20251 min read

The harvest in Gattinara: a ritual between tradition and nature

From vineyard to cellar, the story of a crucial moment that defines the character of our wines.

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8 November 20241 min read

The volcanic terroir of Gattinara: when the earth speaks in wine

How the volcanic soils of Alto Piemonte give our wines a unique and recognizable identity.

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Tasting at the winery

Our wines told by those who make them. From pruning to bottling.

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5 rooms

The rooms at Il Cortile

Our rooms, named after Nebbiolo clones, are located within a historic distillery from 1862.

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