Variety cultivated:

Viognier and dolcetto

Geological origins

Geological era:
Tertiary Piedmont Basin of the Miocene

Prevalent geological period:
Tortonian-Serravallian

Prevalent geological formation:
Lequio Formation, characterized by grey calcareous marl alternating with layers of sand or sandstone (“Langhe Stone”). Its exposition and gradient have allowed the terrain to evolve towards a lighter color on the slopes where erosion was greater, and darker terrain where soil has accumulated.

Soil type and characteristics conferred to the wines

From an analytical point of view, the terrain is loamy and shallow in the medium-high area, with marl emerging from the greater erosion on the more-exposed slopes. The granulometric index (ratio of sand / Loam + Clay) indicates a soil structure created from very fine roots, with more loam and clay than sand. This terrain gives wines made from grapes cultivated in its soils structure, finesse, and complexity.

Prevalent sun exposure of the slopes and average heights

Average age of vines

38 years

Density of vines

5.000 vines per hectare

Cultivation system

Guyot

Yield

90 quintals per hectare

Vineyard surface area

1.70 hectares (4.20 acres)