Sorpasso

Founded in 2012 by Vittorio Garda and Martina Ghirardo, Il Sorpasso consists of 3 hectares that has been established with the goal of protecting and preserving the rich agricultural traditions of the area.

Overview

Located in the northernmost part of Piemonte and at the region's border with the Valle d'Aosta, the picturesque hillside of Carema is a tiny DOC appellation of some 13 hectares of vines. An amazing patchwork of tiny family owned parcels, terraced and cut into the hillside using the old Roman viticultural method of Pergola, the area has become famous for the incredible character of its Nebbiolo. It has also been lamented throughout the world of wine that much of this production has historically been controlled by two wineries, the larger of them being a local co-operative.

Il Sorpasso represents a refreshing change to that history. Founded in 2012 by Vittorio Garda and Martina Ghirardo, this tiny winery of 3 hectares has been established with the goal of protecting and preserving the rich agricultural traditions of the area. Farming is done exclusively with the use of organic methods, and production is focused on the region's historic grapes - Nebbiolo Picotendro, Neretto, and Ner d'Ala. Worked and harvested by hand, the resulting wines are beautifully balanced, rich and herbal examples of Nebbiolo. Given the size of the winery, quantities are extremely limited.