Pinot Nero DOC "Alené" Oltrepò Pavese 2022- Lefiole

Pinot Nero, deemed to be one of the world’s most refined wines, finds a perfect home in the Oltrepò Pavese, the second largest producer of this wine variety after Burgundy. The intermediate exposure, fresh terrain and wide temperature range bring out its supreme elegance, in both fragrance and flavour. Our vineyards are situated in Montalto Pavese, one of the most important wine regions of the Oltrepò Pavese, at an altitude of 400 metres. Here, the technological ripening process and polyphenol substances develop side by side up until the moment of harvest, creating a perfect balance between volume and body.

Fermentation lasts around 10-14 days. Temperatures gradually increase as the sugar dissolves and the daily pumping of the wine over the cap takes place in progressively shorter sessions in order to extract the finest tannins.

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Our names are Elisa and Silvia Piaggi, but you can call us ‘Lefiole’, which is an affectionate way of saying ‘girls’ in our local dialect. We grew up in Montalto Pavese and even though we now live elsewhere, it’s amongst these hills that we feel most at home. This connection inspired us to do something to pay homage to our home land, to its traditions and rich history, to these hills and their timeless beauty.