Sordo Giovanni

The utmost respect for nature and the surrounding environment is the backbone of the philosophy of the Sordo Giovanni agricultural company, founded way back in 1912, halfway between Alba and Barolo, in the municipality of Castiglione Falletto. After more than a hundred years, the winery is led by Giorgio, representative of the third generation of the Sordo family, demonstrating the bond and passion that still accompanies them in this adventure. The total surface area has 53 hectares of vineyard land, scattered throughout the surrounding area and this makes it the only winery to produce eight different Barolo Crus in five different municipalities. Controlled grass cover is maintained between the rows of vineyards to keep the land alive, protecting it from rain and exploiting the latter as an excellent natural and alternative method for allowing organic substances to penetrate deeply, avoiding the use of herbicides and chemical fertilizers. Thanks to a latest generation purifier, the problem of waste water has also been resolved, thus allowing clean, pollutant-free water to be returned to the land, thus best preserving the surrounding nature. The cellar, where vinification and aging take place, has recently been expanded and is located in underground tunnels up to twelve meters deep underground and where you can count over a hundred oak barrels, wood chosen specifically to enhance the terroir and the typical aromas of local grapes. Inside the cellar it is also possible to take a guided tour of the production of Sordo wines, with tastings of the entire range produced, to show the public how such a precious work, such as the valorisation of the territory, works and how to live it.