Top 100 wines of Lessona
Discover the top 100 best wines of Lessona of Lessona as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Lessona and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Lessona
The wine region of Lessona is located in the region of Piémont of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Proprieta Sperino or the Domaine Pietro Cassina produce mainly wines red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lessona are Nebbiolo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lessona often reveals types of flavors of cherry, balsamic or prune and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, non oak or earth.
In the mouth of Lessona is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 8 estates and châteaux in the of Lessona, producing 12 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Lessona go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb.
News from the vineyard of Lessona
EPI purchases Super Tuscan producer Isole e Olena
The De Marchi family established the 56ha estate back in 1956, and it is now firmly established as one of the region’s leading producers. Isole e Olena played a key role in reviving the quality of Chianti in the 1970s, and its flagship wine – Cepparello, a barrique-aged Sangiovese from old vines – is regarded as one of the original Super Tuscans. A Piedmont lawyer called Francesco De Marchi founded the business, but his visionary son – Paulo De Marchi – has driven its rise to prominence. He is r ...
Ukrainian wine, hanging in the balance
Since February 24th 2022 the world has quickly learned a great deal more about Europe’s second-largest country, Ukraine. Most notably will be our profound admiration for the Ukrainians’ continued resistance to the invading Russian Army. This is but one item on a long list that includes such things as Ukraine being one of the world’s top exporters of wheat, barley and sunflower seeds. However, many people are also now learning that Ukraine not only has a thriving winemaking sect ...
EPI purchases Super Tuscan producer Isole e Olena
The De Marchi family established the 56ha estate back in 1956, and it is now firmly established as one of the region’s leading producers. Isole e Olena played a key role in reviving the quality of Chianti in the 1970s, and its flagship wine – Cepparello, a barrique-aged Sangiovese from old vines – is regarded as one of the original Super Tuscans. A Piedmont lawyer called Francesco De Marchi founded the business, but his visionary son – Paulo De Marchi – has driven its rise to prominence. He is r ...