2021 Uvaggio Coste della Sesia Rosso, Proprietà Sperino

• Style: Mineral-driven, supple Nebbiolo
• Taste: Red cherry, savoury herb, earth, bright acidity
• Food: Braised beef, game, mushroom, aged cheese
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night
• Serve: 12.5% ABV, drink now, bone-dry

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Vibrant ruby with aromatic red fruits dancing across the palate, framed by savoury herb and earth. Ripe, welcoming tannins and bright acidity give this Nebbiolo supple elegance without sacrificing mineral grip. At 12.5% alcohol and bone-dry, it invites you in rather than demanding patience—a rare middle ground between immediate pleasure and food-friendliness.

The Winery — Proprietà Sperino

Paolo De Marchi, who owns the acclaimed Chianti Classico house Isole e Olena, inherited this 12-hectare hillside estate near Lessona in northern Piemonte from his grandfather. Under the guidance of Paolo and his son Luca, who now runs production, the property has been revitalised into a showcase for the region's volcanic terroir. The 2021 fruit comes from low-altitude vineyards planted in sandy, mineral-rich soils layered over igneous bedrock, blended with older vines from nearby Bramaterra. Hand-sorted grapes fermented with natural yeasts in open wooden tanks underwent 25 days of skin contact, then three years in large cask to soften without over-extraction. A testing vintage—frost and July hail reduced yields—the late, cold harvest delivered crystalline freshness to the fruit.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This wine sits squarely at the table. Pair it with braised beef, game, venison, stews and roast dinners, or mushroom and truffle dishes that echo its earthy undertones. Aged cheese makes an equally natural match. The mineral spine and bright acidity make it an ideal companion for Sunday lunch or date night alike. Serve at cellar temperature. If you're drawn to mineral-forward reds from Piedmont, or wish to explore the full spectrum of Italy's greatest wines beyond the famous names, this discovery reveals how terroir and tradition shape each vintage.