‘l Garbin

To all intents and purposes, ‘l Garbin may be considered a “heroic” cellar. Its vineyards, cultivated with great passion and dedication, are to be found on steep slopes, some vine rows at an altitude of 850 metres. The utmost care and attention are dedicated to the local area and native grape varieties, and each bunch of grapes reflects the bold character of terrains surrounded by rocks and exposed to the Alpine winds, which enhance the taste and distinctive features of the wine. The cellar is managed by Andrea Croce with the help of his sons Alberto and Lorenzo: it is they who produce wines rich in history and with a precise identity. The range features Becuet Valsusa Doc, 1965 Brut, the fruity, fresh Barbisin, l’Avanà Valsusa Doc 1965 Rosè and Garbin, made solely with avanà grapes. Then come Baratuciat Valsusa Doc Madlena and Valsusa Doc Vigna Veja, whose grapes grow in a vineyard that can only be reached on foot along mule tracks and climbing up steps built into the drystone walls. Next door to the cellar, a restaurant serves Piedmontese food with km-0 ingredients that capture the soul of the mountains.

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