This Piedmont Winemaker's Crazy Experiment is Paying Off | Paolo Scaiola

In Italy’s Piedmont region, a new generation of winemakers is challenging centuries-old traditions.

With an eye on sustainability and a thirst for innovation, these winemakers are crafting wines that reflect the region's unique terroir in bold and unexpected ways.

In our latest episode of Wine Talks, we sit down with Paolo Scaiola, the talented young winemaker at Tenuta Carretta in Piedmont.

With experience spanning from Sonoma to Western Australia, Paolo brings a fresh perspective to this historic estate.

He's blending centuries-old traditions with modern techniques to create unique expressions of classic grapes like Nebbiolo and Arneis.

From experimental sparkling wines to high-altitude Riesling plantings, Paolo shares the cutting-edge projects that are pushing Piedmont's boundaries.

We also discuss how climate change is reshaping vineyard practices and the diverse terroirs that make Piedmont's wines so special.

Watch the video to expand your wine knowledge and discover how innovation is shaping the future of wine.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Studying viticulture in Turin and Alba (03:08)

Working at wineries in Sonoma County and Western Australia (04:19)

Making sparkling wine from 100% Nebbiolo (11:06)

Climate change impact on grape growing in Piedmont, Italy (33:16)

Winery experimenting with high-altitude Riesling plantings (49:46)

Carbonic maceration for Nebbiolo in Sonoma (59:04)

Balancing tradition and innovation in Piedmont winemaking (1:00:18)

Differences between Roero and Langhe terroir (1:05:48)

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