Despite Climate Change Challenges, Northern Italian Wines Continue to Impress at the Sixth Edition of Taste Alto Piemonte
NOVARA – A wonderful taste journey through the excellences produced by 52 wineries in Northern Piedmont, where Nebbiolo is presented with different terroirs that enhance its expressive nuances, but where other grape varieties also find space for excellent wines. The territory is experiencing great qualitative growth, with wines increasingly appreciated worldwide.
The sixth edition of Taste Alto Piemonte, the biggest event dedicated to wines from the Alto Piemonte region, was a huge success at Novara Castle from April 15th to 17th, 2023. Italian wines, especially those from the four northeastern provinces of the region, are becoming increasingly popular. Professionals in the industry have confirmed this, with numbers showing this trend after the recent “Vinitaly” event. They reiterated this success at the opening of the sixth edition of Taste Alto Piemonte at Novara Castle, which attracted many wine enthusiasts and professionals, featuring various masterclasses showcasing the efforts of over fifty wine producers from ten denominations, including Boca DOC, Bramaterra DOC, Colline Novaresi DOC, Coste della Sesia DOC, Fara DOC, Gattinara DOCG, Ghemme DOCG, Lessona DOC, Sizzano DOC, and Valli Ossolane DOC, recognized in Novarese, Vercellese, Biellese, and Verbano Cusio Ossola.
Despite a demand that continues to grow with exports, which absorb most of the over 2 million bottles produced, these volumes will unfortunately decrease in the coming years due to climate change, which has caused devastating hailstorms in the past and a summer like that of 2022 with a severe water shortage. Andrea Fontana, president of the Consorzio Tutela Nebbioli Alto Piemonte, says: “Our wines are appreciated and successful. Market shares are destined to increase, but in the face of a growing demand, there will be a decline in supply. That’s why we will have to try to compensate by improving the economic positioning of our wines.”
Stefano Vercelloni, national vice president of the “Città del Vino” association, confirmed the candidacy of Alto Piemonte and Gran Monferrato for “European Wine City.” Italy receives this recognition every three years, and the decision will be announced in early June after the dossier is submitted at the end of the month.
