I attended a session on independent winemakers (Vignaioli Indipendenti). It was a Vertical Tasting Discovery Session hosted by Ascovilo at #WMC22. The session was introduced by speaker Luciana Rota. The opening panel included Matilde Poggi, President of CEVI (Confédération Européenne des Vignerons Indépendants), and Past-President of FIVI (Federazione Italiana Vignaioli Indipendenti). This Vignaioli Indipendenti (Independent Winemakers) session showcased some Italy's unique wines.
The following wineries participated: (1) Davide Lazzari, Organic winegrower at Lazzari in Capriano del Colle, (2) Alessio Brandolini of Azienda Agricola Brandolini in Oltrepò Pavese, and (3) Paolo Pasini of Pasini San Giovanni, Vice-President of Consorzio Valetnèsi and of Consorzio Tutela Lugana DOC.
1. Alessio Brandolini, Luogo d'Agosto Brut Nature, Oltrepò Pavese
There were two wines from the same producer.
Two lovely sparkling wines from Oltrepò Pavese made from Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) grapes. I would later go on a post-conference tour of Oltrepò Pavese.
Next, two rose wines were shared:
2. Pasini San Giovanni, Rosagreen Valetènesi 2021
Pasini San Giovanni, Letta C Valetènesi 2020
Pasini San Giovanni, Letta C Valetènesi 2020 © Spaswinefood
Indeed these two rosé wines were so delicious. It was during the tasting of these two rosé wines that I was introduced to Groppello. I happened to be sitting at a table in the back. One of the gentleman who joined us gave John and I an explanation of the grape. I would later met up with him at the castle dinner.The last two wines were red wines:
3. Lazzari, Organic winegrower at Lazzari in Capriano del Colle DOC.
The two red wines (100% Marzemino) from Lazzari are a tradition in Monte Netto.
Lazzari, Berzami Marzemino Capriano del Colle DOC
Lazzari winery's post on this Marzemino wine notes:
To sanction its origin we used the dialect name of this vine, because we are largely the land that hosts us. The Renaissance agronomist Agostino Gallo in a 16th century writing reports how the Monte Netto area was particularly suited to the cultivation of the Marzemino grape. In 2001 a research with the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Milan brought to light the local biotypes of Marzemino of Monte Netto.
Clearly, Vignaioli Indipendenti showcased some of Italy's unique wines. When you take the road less traveled often the findings are well worth it! The Groppello and Marzemino wines were new discoveries for me. Most likely, I would not have been able to taste them outside Italy. Moreover, later on a post-conference tour of Oltrepò Pavese I would learn more about the sparkling wines of that area. I loved discovering wines from these three independent winemakers; strongly encourage you to explore wines produced by Vignaioli Indipendenti winemakers. I invite you to join me in our wine travels in Italy and elsewhere at Wine Travels with Dr. Sharon, and at Spaswinefood on Twitter and Facebook. I am so looking forward to sharing our vine-filled explorations in Italy.
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