The Wines of Colombera & Garella

Vespolina: A Rare Star in the Spotlight Giacomo Colombera and Cristiano Garella’s latest project shines a spotlight on Vespolina, a grape variety that typically plays a supporting role in the Nebbiolo blends of northern Piedmont. This time, however, Vespolina takes center stage—and it’s no surpr...

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Bramaterra: A Northern Classic High up in the north, where Piedmont gently knocks on Switzerland’s door, lies Bramaterra, an ancient wine enclave with a winemaking history documented over centuries. Before Bramaterra was designated a DOC in 1979, the wine of the region was known as “Vino dei Cano...

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With just 18 hectares under vine, Lessona is the smallest of the three DOC zones where the Colomberas cultivate vineyards.Despite its microscopic dimensions, Lessona boasts a few distinctive features that set it apart from the other two regions. First, there's the climate: in certain exposures, i...

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A few decades ago, there were still several hundred hectares planted with vines in Coste della Sesia. Today, only thirty remain.The reason for this decline was not the quality of the wines—which, in fact, have been praised in the annals of local viticulture since the 14th century—but rather the g...

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Technical SheetGrape variety: NebbioloPlant protection: Only sulfur, copper, and preparations of plant or animal origin; not certifiedVineyard: Single vineyard “Cavazucchi.” The subsoil is rich in iron and manganese, topped with a layer of marine sand.Harvest: ManualFermentation: Spontaneous | wi...

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Technical SheetGrape variety: NebbioloPlant protection: Only sulfur, copper, and preparations of plant or animal origin; not certifiedVineyard: Single vineyard "Pian di Peu" at 350 meters above sea level. Exposure: southeast to southwest. Sandy volcanic soil interspersed with porphyry.Yield: 3,50...

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