AgnelliViassone
About the Winery
Agnelli Vassone, a family-owned winery located in the heart of Langhe, has its roots deeply embedded in the rich winemaking traditions of Piedmont. In 1985, Piero, Alessia's father, purchased a farmstead in the renowned Langhe region between Grinzane and Diano d'Alba. By 1988, driven by his passion for viticulture, he produced his first Dolcetto and Nebbiolo while still working his main job. In 2020, the next generation, Alessia and Daniele, took over the full-time management of the vineyards. Their enthusiasm and determination have brought new energy to the Agnelli Vassone estate, continuing the family’s legacy while embracing modern winemaking practices.
About the Wines
Agnelli Vassone Winery cultivates just over 3 hectares of vineyards, along with hazelnut groves, located a short distance from the prestigious Barolo area. The vineyards are planted on beautiful, complex calcareous marl soils, ideal for producing their signature Dolcetto, Barbera, and Nebbiolo wines. Positioned on the scenic road leading from the castle of Grinzane Cavour to Diano d'Alba, these vineyards benefit from one of the most picturesque landscapes in the Langhe. The combination of soil, location, and careful cultivation results in wines that truly embody the essence of this renowned region.
User Reviews (57)
Amazement in Langa
Needless to say that their wines are worth the visit!
Bravo, bravo, bravo!!! And thank you!!!
Passion and grit
We will definitely be back and we did not hesitate to add his labels to our wine list because inside every bottle, besides good wine, you find commitment, sacrifice and, despite his young age, also competence and experience.
Disappointing...
Let's start with the positive things:
Daniele, who guided us on the tour, is a very passionate person regarding the world of wine and you can see and feel this passion, considering he explained many interesting things to us, and also a bit more technical than what is usually done.
The area around the house and the vineyard where the tour takes place is very nice, as is the tasting area, where we were able to enjoy a very evocative pre-sunset view.
Why the tasting itself was very disappointing:
Of the 4 wines (plus a bonus one at the end) we didn't like any of them, but this is a matter of personal taste and we can't blame the winery for it...
The real sore points:
- we were offered a meager platter to share with 2 other people at our table on which there were, per person, 1 slice of cured salami, 1 or 2 slices of cooked salami (depending on how fast you were to grab them, since there were 6 in total :) ) and 2 pieces of cheese. In addition to all this there was a basket with an equally meager quantity of breadsticks (3/4 per person)... It is certainly true that the tasting of local products is not the main part of a winery visit, but it is also just as true that we paid a not insignificant amount per person (25€) and that the photos on this site but also on Google show a different kind of platter being offered. I don't know if it was a miscalculation of the quantities or something else (because, I repeat, other photos show decidedly more abundant quantities), but in that case it would have been nice to at least receive an apology at the time.
- The quantities of wine poured for the tasting were just as meager, the equivalent of one or two sips. It seemed to us that only one bottle was opened and that they tried to make it last for all the guests participating in the tasting (between 10 and 15, by eye). Here too, one might not expect to leave a tasting drunk and I can also understand that, being a small winery with limited production, they try to limit the number of bottles opened during tastings, but, as above, this tasting was paid enough to expect a little something more, whereas at a lower price I would have had nothing to complain about.
A real shame!
A wonderful discovery!
Cantina Agnelli Viassone
Daniele, with his availability and professionalism, quickly made us passionate about his work, the atmosphere is young and dynamic, the quality of the wines excellent. We all brought home a nice haul and we will definitely be back! A shout-out to Ubaldo!
Visit and tasting
I recommend a visit to this winery.
The wines are really good.
Wine tasting
The only advice I feel I can give is to simply change the glass between one tasting and the next to best savor every single wine offered.
First tasting of my life
At the beginning we took a tour of the vineyards and visited the cellar; to finish, the tasting of 4 of their own wines, accompanied by a rich platter of typical Piedmontese cheeses and cured meats. Nothing to add: a super recommended experience in a magical place!!!
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