Style
Type
Still
Winemaker
Marina Marcarino
Appellation
Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
Varieties
Dolcetto
Viticulture
The winery grows organically all the vineyards since year 1982. It is certified under UE law and previously under the Italian law since our country got a national regulation. On top of that Punset uses biodynamic methods and since the last 8 years added the Fukuoka theory, called agriculture of not doing.
This theory is based on natural reciprocity and cooperation between different varieties and on the minimal interferences of human hands on the soil.
Of course we don't use herbicides and pesticizes and the all natural chain has been rebuilt with a project of insects and birds repopulation. This took more than 10 years and now the bio system is almost perfect.
All works are done by hand, with exception of spraying in the summer season, to maintain the soil much softer and alive. Of course all vines are pruned by hand and same is for grapes picking.
Farming
Biodynamic and Certified Organic
Terroir
The soil is a white clay laying on marnal rocks of alluvial origins, with high content of silica.
Our hills are steep, various and laying in est-west exposure. In particular, our vineyard have a southeast exposure, which allows vines to heat slowly, with the rising sun.
The altitude on the sea level is average 400 meters and the Tanaro river is just a few miles from us, giving fresh influence to the region.
Vineyard
17 ha vineyard. Punset derives from piedmontese dialect and has legendary origin: it seems that historically the Count of Neive gave this nickname, which literally means "beautiful hill," to describe his lands emerging from the autumn fog, which he admired from his castle. The vineyards have been owned by the Marcarino family since distant times.
A conscious, demanding choice and immediately regulated with the organic certification. Over the years Marina Marcarino, who is responsible for all production, is finalizing agronomic methods that make minimal use of treatments based on copper and sulfur, preferring biodynamic preparations, and sharing the philosophy of agronomic Manasobu Fukuoka: the "agriculture of not doing." Vineyards are kept totally green and limited use of mechanization in the soil characterizes this farm, perfectly integrating into nature. Through recovering the environment, the ecosystem has been completely rebalanced. Today natural flowering, insects and small wild animals contribute to the fertility of the vineyards.
Vinification
Traditional vinification with indigenous yeasts only. Fermentation in cement thanks with floating cap and fulling made by hand during the day. Soft pressing and particular attention on cleanness. Sulfites are added in low quantity before bottling the wine.
Aging
This wine ages in cement until summertime, after it is bottled with at least 3 months of bottling aging before being released.
Features
Natural, Vegan
Available Sizes (L)
0.750
Distribution Area
Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
Shelf Talkers
Tech Sheets
Case Cards
2 Commerce Dr. Suite 3 Moorestown, NJ 08057
Office 800.245.0184
Fax 856.985.5848
