Maria Antonietta ‘Coste della Sesia’ Rosso 2022

Winemaking

Maria Antonietta is a small family estate in the Coste della Sesia district, approaching winemaking with a focus on expressing the delicate character of Nebbiolo through minimal intervention and respect for the vineyard. The winery prioritizes traditional techniques that allow the wine's natural structure and mineral qualities to emerge without heavy-handed extraction or oak influence.

Tasting Notes

This elegant Nebbiolo opens with inviting aromatics of red cherry, rose petals, and subtle tar, with a whisper of licorice underneath. On the palate, you'll find refined, silky tannins balanced by bright acidity, carrying flavors of sour cherry and dried herbs that speak to the wine's freshness and complexity. The finish is long and mineral-driven, with a graceful persistence that lingers on the palate and invites another sip.

Producer

Maria Antonietta operates as a small, artisanal producer within the Coste della Sesia region, where the focus remains on quality over volume. The estate works its vineyards with careful attention to sustainable practices, allowing the distinctive terroir of this lesser-known Nebbiolo zone to take center stage in the finished wine.

Terroir

Coste della Sesia is a distinctive sub-region within Piedmont's Novara and Vercelli provinces, known for producing Nebbiolo wines of refinement and mineral character. The area sits at higher elevations with cooler microclimates than neighboring zones, and the soil composition of sandy and gravelly deposits over clay creates the conditions for grapes with bright acidity and subtle, elegant tannin structure.

Food Pairings

This wine shines alongside pan-seared duck breast with cherry reduction, where the wine's silky tannins and sour cherry notes echo the sauce beautifully. For a more casual approach, try it with a classic Piedmontese dish of tajarin pasta with wild mushrooms and truffle, or simply with grilled lamb chops and fresh herbs.