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Giulia Negri - Serradenari

Giulia Negri

At the age of 24, Giulia was trusted by her family to watch over the family's vineyards and cellars. A winery with a history of over 150 years. After studying biology and management and a trip to Burgundy, she returned to Piedmont. Here she first started making wines under her own name until 2014 when she took responsibility of the family business. In the cru Serradenari, with vineyards at 536 meters above sea level, she passionately makes wines with a Burgundian finesse. On the northern slopes, the family has even planted chardonnay and pinot noir to make wines reminiscent of those from the Côte d'Or. But nebbiolo is of course the grape that rules this region. The high altitude of the vineyards combined with the unique terroir in the Langhe region allow Giulia to make Barolo wines with a beautiful floral aroma and a silky tannin structure. The seductive wines can be drunk in their youth, but the wines can also age wonderfully. After taking over the cellar, Giulia decided to switch to large wooden barrels for the vinification instead of the small barriques that her father used. She made the choice after many tastings in the region with leading winemakers. She may be known as a Barologirl and seen as the "new kid on the block", but with her respect for the traditions of the region, the way she manages her vineyard and her vinification methods, she is already one of the best winemakers in the area. Website: www.giulianegri.com


Italian Wines

Many serious and extremely special wines are made in Italy. It is perhaps the wine country with the greatest diversity of wines and grapes. From the far north to the heel, wines are made from many diverse, often autochthonous, grape varieties. Wine is part of the country's culture and a meal without wine is unthinkable here. Italian wine regions such as Piemonte, Tuscany, Friuli and Abruzzo are just a few of the unique wine regions that can be found in the country.


Italian red wine

The main grapes for red wine in Italy are Nebbiolo and Sangiovese without wanting to discredit another grape variety. Nebbiolo is the grape variety of Piemonte and great Italian wines such as Barolo and Barbaresco are made from this grape variety. Sangiovese is mainly planted in Tuscany, the Chianti region and Brunello di Montalcino. But not only these two wines, in recent years there has been a lot of attention for the Super-Tuscans. Wines from often international grape varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.


Italian White Wine

White wines are of course made throughout the country, but the most important areas for white wine are Friuli and Alto Adige. Two wine regions in northwestern Italy. Here, Italian wine is made from well-known grape varieties such as Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay, but also from lesser-known varieties such as Ribolla Giala, Friulano and Riesling. Vermentino is often the basis for white wines from Tuscany, and in Piedmont there are also fine examples of the Chardonnay grape.


Italian sparkling wines

In addition to the still wines, Italy is of course known for the sparkling wines that are made in Lombardia, of course, but also in the region of Friuli Venetia. In Franciacorta, chardonnay, pinot nero and pinot biancio form the basis of sparkling wines made with the classic second fermentation in the bottle. We offer you several sparkling wines from Italy, most of which are certified organic and are perfect as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to various dishes.