Nebbiolo is an ancient variety, probably the oldest in Piedmont. Known as the red grape of choice in ancient times-also based on Barolo and Barbaresco-it thrives optimally on the limestone soils of the Monferrato and Langhe hills.

Late-ripening, it is harvested only in October and provides an expressive, tannic wine.

The first 2009 vintage of the new Monferrato Rosso confirmed that the microclimate in the Loazzolo region particularly favors the ripening of Nebbiolo. The Rio del Lupo farm produces its Nebbiolo grapes on a southwest-facing slope, which is about 360 meters above sea level. This location provides the vines with almost all-day exposure to the sun, which is often shielded by the typical local milky haze: the “Fog.” This is where Nebbiolo gets its name.