Altenasso

Altenasso occupies a compact parcel on the south-facing slopes that descend toward the valley floor between the communes of Castiglione Falletto and Barolo. At 250 meters elevation, the vineyard benefits from a south to south-southeast aspect that maximizes sun exposure across the growing season. This orientation, combined with the temperate continental climate of the Langhe, creates warm, well-ripened conditions for Nebbiolo while retaining the diurnal temperature variation that preserves acidity and aromatic complexity.

• Situated between Castiglione Falletto and Barolo on valley-descending slopes
• South to south-southeast aspect ensures generous sunlight throughout the season
• Elevation of 250 meters contributes to temperature variation and aromatic lift
• Temperate continental climate with warm south-facing exposure

The soils at Altenasso are characteristic of the Tortonian-era Sant'Agata Fossili Marls, a calcareous marl formation found across several key MGAs in Castiglione Falletto and beyond. These compact, clay-rich soils with limestone content are known for producing Barolo with a pronounced mineral backbone and firm tannic structure. The density of the clay fraction slows water drainage, giving the vines measured access to moisture, while the limestone content underpins the mineral tension typical of wines from this sector of the appellation.

• Sant'Agata Fossili Marl is the dominant soil formation, typical of the Tortonian era
• Compact clay content provides measured water retention for vine stress management
• Limestone presence contributes mineral tension to the resulting wines
• Soil profile supports structured, age-worthy Barolo

The vineyard carries the official MGA designation of Altenasso but is widely known by its dialect name Garblèt Sue, a local expression that translates to Garbelletto Superiore. This dual identity reflects the deep roots of place-naming in the Langhe, where dialect terms often predate official cartographic records. The site was formerly known as Bricco Fiasco before being established under its current official and dialect names. Its registration as an MGA formalizes centuries of site-specific viticulture in the Castiglione Falletto commune.

• Garblèt Sue is the dialect rendering of Garbelletto Superiore
• Formerly known by the name Bricco Fiasco
• MGA status formalizes the vineyard's recognized site-specific identity within Barolo DOCG
• Dialect naming conventions reflect the deep agricultural heritage of the Langhe

Nebbiolo grown at Altenasso produces Barolo with an elegant and structured profile, shaped by the combination of warm sun exposure, calcareous marl soils, and the site's relatively modest elevation. Expect mineral, floral, and savory characteristics alongside the firm tannin and high acidity that define the variety. Brovia and Cavalier Bartolomeo are the notable producers working with fruit from this MGA, both of whom bring serious craft to the small parcels available in this vineyard.

• Sole grape variety is Nebbiolo, as required by Barolo DOCG regulations
• Wine style is elegant and structured with mineral, floral, and savory notes
• Brovia is a key producer with a long track record in Castiglione Falletto
• Cavalier Bartolomeo also produces from this MGA