Ossola Wine Blog
Sulphites in wine: myths and truths
Sulphites in wine: what they really are, what they are used for and why they are often at the centre of myths and doubts…
Health effects: is wine bad for you?
Is wine good or bad for you? An overview of the effects of wine on health, between timeless appeal and mindful consumption.
The numbers behind Ossola wine: a niche production
The numbers behind Ossola wine in Upper Piedmont: a niche production despite favourable climatic conditions and soils.
Wine bottling: the final stage of winemaking
Bottling is the final stage of winemaking: after harvesting, crushing and fermentation, the wine is ready for bottle ageing.
A brief history of Ossola wine
The unique microclimate of the Val d'Ossola: the absence of wind and warmth from the Toce plain have made mountain viticulture possible.
Monscera wine and cheese: pairing with Grasso d’Alpe from Val Bognanco
Grasso d'Alpe Monscera, a rare cheese from Val Bognanco, paired with wine from Val d'Ossola: intense high-altitude flavours.
Wine glossary: terms every enthusiast should know
An essential glossary of the most commonly used wine terms: from DOC to ageing, to navigate the world of wine with greater awareness.
Alpine viticulture in Val d’Ossola: practices, seasons and mountain challenges
How vines are grown at altitude: everyday techniques, the growing calendar in Val d’Ossola, the maintenance of heroic vineyards and how the mountains shape…
Ossola wine: from the past to the future
Ossola wine from the past to the future: seven hundred years of history, the phylloxera crisis, the migration from Langhe and Monferrato, and the…