Two newly-weds from families of vignerons, Armando Piazzo and Gemma Veglia, decided together to carry on their family traditions by investing in a special terroir – the Langhe – which at the time was not yet renowned for its premium foods and wines. Their foresight then led them to invest in the varietal which today produces some of the most highly-prized wines in the world: Nebbiolo.
Over the course of the years, many plots of land were purchased and converted for the growing of the varietal. Then in 1979 the first wine was made from the grapes they had placed so much faith in, and three years later it was to bear the name Barbaresco.
Then their daughter Marina and her husband Franco joined Armando and Gemma in the business. They fell in love with this wonderful venture which was gradually becoming more established, and with their enthusiasm, improvements were made that culminated in 1985 with the release of their first Barolo: another source of pride for the Piazzo family. Along with the cellar’s reputation, the estate also grew in size. Today the vineyards extend over more than 70 hectares (170 acres).
In 2007 the running of the estate was handed over once-and-for-all to Marina, and she and Franco set out to follow in her parents’ footsteps.
Shortly afterward, their sons Simone and Marco also joined the business after completing their studies at the “Umberto I” Wine High School in Alba, and they began to add innovative ideas and techniques to the experience of the preceding generations.
This resulted in the Piazzo philosophy: look to the future, while keeping your feet firmly rooted in tradition by producing wines that are of its most authentic expression.
Wines from Piazzo have won many awards year after year in Italy. These estate bottled wines are an excellent representation of the Langhe region.
Fine, white persistent foam; tenuous straw yellow or golden. Pronounced yet delicate bouquet characteristic of the Moscato grape. Delicately sweet, fresh and clean. This dessert wine is light.
Food Pairing:
Great with fresh melon and light desserts, such as fruit tarts and pastries; or better yet, on its own
Bright, intense ruby red with violet reflections.
Beautifully fragrant nose of cherries, plums, and raspberries.
The balanced fruits on the palate soften into a delicate balanced finish.
Intense, ruby red with garnet reflections. A combination of roses, jam, blackberies, and a touch of oak. Well rounded red and dark fruits with a jammy cinnamon note and firm tannins
Food Pairing:
Savory, hearty dishes from appetizers to second plates
Colour: ruby red with garnet nuances.
Nose: expansive and fragrant, fairly complex with raspberry, wild strawberry and damson jam joined by geranium and spicy hints of cloves.
Taste: round and full-bodied, with delicate tannins.
Food Pairing:
Ideal with a variety of meats, chicken, and pasta dishes.
Deep garnet red with a slight orange hue. An aristocratic nose of red fruit jam, withered violets and geraniums, with hints of cinnamon and green pepper.
Food Pairing:
All meats, rich pastas, seasoned cheeses and special desserts
Rich, garnet red. Reminiscent of vanilla, cinnamon and green peppers. Full, dry, persistent, harmoniously balanced and refined with layers of fruit and soft tannins
Intense, garnet red with orange reflections. Refined, complex and persistent with light vanilla and tar scents. Full-bodied, robust and persistent with a pleasant tannic and tar aftertaste. Hearty aftertaste.
Food Pairing:
Ideal for all rich flavorful dishes, meats and strong cheeses
Deep red hues tinged with garnet. Merging fruity overtones with a subtle layer of spices, cinnamon, cloves and vanilla. A warm, dry palate which is lush and full-bodied
Food Pairing:
Roasted, stewed and braised meat dishes, and also great with very mature cheeses