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The Land: Pino d’Asti
The Region
Piedmont is a land of extraordinary beauty and tradition, where rolling hills, sun-drenched valleys, and the distant Alps create a landscape unlike any other. Renowned for its world-class wines, celebrated cuisine, and deep connection to terroir, this is a region where the Slow Food movement was born — a philosophy of savoring local flavors, honoring the seasons, and respecting the land. Here, life moves at its own rhythm, and every grape, every meal, feels intimately connected to place and people.
In the village of Pino d’Asti, at 412 meters above sea level, the vineyards enjoy generous sun exposure and rare spring frosts, lending balance and aromatic depth to the grapes, especially in warmer years. The soils are as diverse as the wines themselves: calcareous tuff for Nebbiolo, clay with pebbles for Arneis, and sandy fossil soils for Freisa and Grignolino. Each parcel expresses its variety fully, while a shared minerality unites them all.
The Farm
Farming at Zambelli Wines follows organic principles, with permanent grass cover in summer to prevent erosion, no herbicides, and organic manure applied every two years. Vines are trained using Guyot or spurred-cordon methods, with careful under-row tilling once or twice a year to nurture soil health.
The vineyards are tended with quiet devotion by Piero, who planted the first vines between 1990 and 1995. Their care — patient, attentive, and rooted in respect for the land — is the true heartbeat of Zambelli Wines, and it is this human touch that transforms the unique Piedmontese terroir into every bottle.