Giovanni Almondo

The family winery was only born in 1978, even if the Almondo family has been around the Roero area for centuries. Now lead by Domenico, the winery holds 15 vine-planted hectares, 14 of which are estate-owned and 1 that is leased, all belonging to the denomination. They have 12 hectares planted with Arneis and 3 with Nebbiolo, planted throughout 5 vineyards within the municipality. They are located at altitude of 280 to 360 meters, among which we find Bricco delle Ciliegie (in Vittori) and Burigot dedicated to Arneis and Bric Valdiana for the Nebbiolo. The soils range from sandy to sandy-calcareous, with hills that can have inclination of over 55%. The Arneis, which makes up over 60% of the estate-owned vines, is planted on sandier, higher-altitude soils; the more calcareous/clay soils are planted with red grapes. The vines have an average age of 30 years, with some vines reaching 60 years of age.

DOCG-Denomination wines:

• Roero: from vines located in Montà. It ages in large oak casks for 15 months, with a total annual production of about 5,000 bottles;
• Roero Arneis Bricco delle Ciliegie: from the vineyard of the same name, found in the Vittori location of Montà. It ages in stainless steel vats for 6 months, with a total annual production of about 50,000 bottles;
• Roero Arneis Vigne Sparse: from vineyards located in Montà. It ages in stainless steel vats for 6 months, with a total annual production of about 50,000 bottles;
• Roero Bric Valdiana: from the MGA of the same name located in Montà. It ages in small oak barrels for 18 months and in large oak casks for 8 months, with a total annual production of about 5,000 bottles;
• Roero Riserva Giovanni Almondo: from vineyards located in Montà. It ages in small oak barrels for 24 months , with a total annual production of about 3,000 bottles.