Agricola Dellavalle is a small family run business situated in the hills on Monferrato (in Camino, a small village the province of Alessandria in Piedmont), born in 2006 on the initiative of Daniele Dellavalle, an agronomist, specialist in viticulture and oenology.
The vineyards cover about 5 
acres and are planted both with Piedmont grapes (Barbera, Grignolino, Dolcetto, Muscat) and with international varieties (Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot). The last vineyard was planted in 2010 with white traditional local grapes (Baratuciat, Erbaluce, Nascetta) and Sauvignon Blanc.
Next to the family house, we built the new winery, which combines the traditional style of rural building with modern technology and equipment for winemaking. The winery only produces small batches of wine, carefully selecting the grapes of only its own production, which are then made into wine by combining modern technology with rigid tradition. Our wines stand out for their excellent personality and their intense aromas that can be traced back to the varietal characteristics of the grapes from which they originated.
The firm belief that compels us to intervene as little as possible with the wines in the cellar causes
our products to be greatly influenced by the characteristics of that particular year. Our wines are
able to age very well thanks to their full-bodied nature, the high concentration of polyphenols and
their above average alcohol content. This is why we sometimes wait more than a year before
bottling some of our wines.
Our Wines
BARBERA D’ASTI SUPERIORE
“Aenigma” – DOCG – 2013
VINEYARD: Luparia and Reale areas, Camino, Piedmont.
Grape variety: 100% Barbera
AGING: in 500 liter “tonneaux” French oak barrels for one year
BOTTLE AGING: 6 months in the bottle.
APPELLATION: Barbera d’Asti DOCG Superiore
VARIETAL: Barbera 100%
ORIGIN: From two vineyards in the Luparia and Reale areas in the municipality of Camino in the Alessandria province of Piedmont; the light colored soil is marly – clayey and calcareous.
CULTIVATION AND WINE MAKING NOTES: The grapes, which arrive in the cellar when they are just starting to wither but still perfectly healthy, were destemmed and softly crushed and were then subject to approximately three weeks of mashing. At the end of the alcoholic fermentation, the wine was transferred into 500 liter “tonneaux” French oak barrels, where the malolactic fermentation took place.
AGING: The wine aged in wood for approximately one year.
BOTTLE AGING: After bottling, it was allowed to age in the bottle for six months before being released.
PRESENTATION OF THE GROWER: Agricola Dellavalle, a family of wine makers from Camino, on the
hills of Monferrato Casalese (in the province of Alessandria in Piedmont), only produces small
batches of wine, carefully selecting the grapes of only its own production, which are then made into
wine by combining modern technology with rigid tradition. Our wines stand out for their excellent
personality and their intense aromas that can be traced back to the varietal characteristics of the
grapes from which they originated.
TASTING NOTES: Dark ruby red color with purple reflections. The nose reveals intense and complex aromas. The ageing in oak barrels has granted it a pleasant hint of vanilla. The high alcohol content (14.5%-15%) is well supported by a remarkable structure and good balance. A wine for those who love “robust” Barberas, it is ideal for special occasions and combines especially well with meat dishes. SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18°C (64-65°F)
The firm belief that compels us to intervene as little as possible with the wines in the cellar causes
our products to be greatly influenced by the characteristics of that particular year. Our wines are
able to age very well thanks to their full-bodied nature, the high concentration of polyphenols and
their above average alcohol content. This is why we sometimes wait more than a year before
bottling some of our wines.
Download Dellavalle “Aenigma” 2013 Specification PDF
“A.D.” BARBERA D’ASTI – DOCG – 2014
APPELLATION: Barbera d’Asti DOCG
VARIETAL: Barbera 100%
ORIGIN: from two vineyards in the Luparia and Reale areas in the municipality of Camino in the Alessandria province of Piedmont; the light colored soil is marly – clayey and calcareous.
TASTING NOTES: Barbera AD is an intense, full-bodied, well balanced red wine. Rich in color, it has good structure and low acidity. AD Barbera is derived from the exclusive vinification in stainless steel of Barbera grapes of our own production, and fully reflects the typical characteristics of the vine.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: varies from 13.5% Vol to 14.50% Vol, depending on the vintage.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18°C (64-65°F)
REMARKS ABOUT THE WINE: Agricola Dellavalle is thoroughly convinced that Barbera is an important symbol of the Monferrato territory’s wine making culture; AD Barbera d’Asti is derived from the exclusive vinification in stainless steel of its own Barbera grapes, and fully reflects the typical characteristics of the vine, even with differences related to vintage. This wine adapts well to a great number of Piedmont dishes.
Download Dellavalle “A.D.” 2014 Specification PDF
