Valli Ossolane

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The soils of the appellation are derived from ancient terraced and undulating fluvial deposits, in some cases fairly steep, with considerable variability depending on the location and morphology of the territory.
• In the lower hillside zones, that is, in the terminal sections of the valleys, the characteristic soils are silty, overlying clay horizons, with limitations arising at times from slower internal drainage.
• In the higher valley zones, the soils are also formed from material transported by the profound climatic shifts of the Quaternary, resulting in a higher content of skeletal material, sand, and silt.
• Higher levels of precipitation caused accelerated erosion of the upland relief and torrential dismantling of the imposing moraine masses left by the glaciers at the valley mouths.
• Owing to its morphology, the zone is characterised by wide diurnal temperature ranges, high maximum temperatures, and solar radiation levels consistent with a mountain climate.

• A will dated 18 May 1309 records the perpetual annual bequest by Dumino di Pello to the Convent of the Franciscan Friars of Domodossola of nine staia of Prunent wine, reserved for the celebration of Holy Mass.
• According to the Statute of Villadossola of 1345, the harvest could begin only on 29 September, the feast of Saint Michael, to ensure the proper ripening of the grapes given the morphology of these valleys.

• Valli Ossolane Nebbiolo presents a ruby-red colour with garnet highlights, a complex bouquet of vanilla and floral notes, and on the palate is dry, savoury, with good structure and slightly pronounced tannins.
• Valli Ossolane Bianco, obtained by fermentation in small oak barrels, has a more or less intense yellow colour, aromas of vanilla, almonds, and exotic fruits, and is full and clean on the palate, balanced in acidity, and of good length.
• Valli Ossolane Rosso has a more or less intense ruby-red colour, a fruity nose of red berry fruit, and on the palate is dry, savoury, full, warm, and structured with light tannins.

• The soil composition, aspect, variable climate, and pergola training systems all contribute to expressing a unique and unrepeatable character typical of the wines of the Valli Ossolane.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

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Sources

• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A1242
• Official trade body site — Consorzio Tutela Nebbioli Alto Piemonte