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About Winery and Wines
La Palera Winery, founded by Franco and Giovanna, is a family-run estate in Canavese, nestled at the foot of the Morainic Amphitheater. Known for its glacial origins, the region offers a unique terroir that allows the cultivation of red varieties like Barbera, Uva Rara, and Nebbiolo, alongside the renowned white variety Erbaluce, the "pearl" of the region.
The winery is committed to sustainability and is SQNPI certified, emphasizing respect for the land and traditional production methods. Specializing in Passito wines, they produce both red and white passito, continuing an ancient tradition of natural grape drying. Their red Passito wines, such as Clianthus, made from Barbera grapes from a vineyard originally planted by Franco’s great-grandmother, are a nod to heritage. Additionally, Vin Ciaret, produced from Uva Rara (Bonardina), is crafted following historical methods to reproduce the classic "vin ciaret" of Borgomasino.
The estate’s standout white wines include the Fiorita Passito di Caluso DOCG, a sweet wine made from dried Erbaluce grapes, and Calycanthus, also made from Erbaluce, vinified in the traditional 'ala moda veja' style. The winery also produces Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG in two variations: Cino, aged in steel, and Cino Prestige, aged in wood.
The harvesting process is carefully conducted by hand, with grape clusters hung one by one in the passitaia for natural drying. Aging takes place in the estate’s historic tufa cellar, using wooden barrels. This artisanal approach to winemaking ensures a deep connection to the land and a dedication to preserving the Canavese tradition.
La Palera’s mission is not only to produce excellent wines but also to share their passion, love for the land, and respect for time-honored practices with those who visit their winery.
La Palera Winery spans 2 hectares of vineyards and produces a range of wines:
- Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG
- Erbaluce di Caluso Prestige DOCG
- Erbaluce di Caluso Passito DOCG
- Red Canavese
- Red wine from dried Barbera grapes
- Red wine from dried Bonarda grapes
- White Vermouth of Turin
- Red Vermouth of Turin
The winery focuses on preserving tradition while highlighting the unique terroir of the Canavese region, producing both classic and Passito-style wines with respect for nature and sustainability.
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