About the producer
Dirupi
is
the
creation
of
Davide
Fasolini
and
Pierpaolo
Di
Franco,
two
of
Italy's
most
dynamic
and
talented
young
winemakers.
Nestled
in
the
Valtellina
region
of
Lombardy,
near
the
Swiss
border,
their
passion
for
winemaking
is
evident
in
every
bottle
they
produce.
Valtellina
is
a
unique
area,
distinguished
by
its
special
climatic
and
geographical
features.
Located
in
the
heart
of
the
Alps,
the
region
enjoys
a
south-facing
exposure
that
provides
the
vineyards
with
optimal
sunlight
and
warmth—essential
for
cultivating
Nebbiolo
grapes.
Davide
and
Pierpaolo
share
a
deep
connection
that
dates
back
to
their
childhood,
when
they
played
basketball
together.
Their
paths
crossed
again
at
university,
where
they
discovered
a
shared
passion
for
winemaking.
Despite
financial
hurdles
and
the
absence
of
family
vineyards,
their
unwavering
determination
and
belief
in
Valtellina’s
potential
spurred
them
on.
Combining
forces
and
scraping
together
the
necessary
funds,
they
leased
a
few
vineyards
and
set
out
to
turn
their
dream
into
reality.
Today,
Dirupi
stands
as
a
testament
to
their
hard
work,
dedication,
and
the
exceptional
wines
born
from
the
heart
of
Valtellina.
In the Vineyard
Organic biodynamic practices
Certified
Organic
Total area under vine
7
hectares,
split
into
18
plots
Location of vineyards
Grumello
and
Inferno
Soil details
Combination
of
sand,
silt
and
clay
Grapes
Nebbiolo
In the Cellar
Winemaker
Davide
Fasolini
&
Pierpaolo
di
Franco
Yeast utilized
Organic
yeasts
specifically
selected
from
local
surroundings
Filtration stabilization
Paper
filters
are
used
to
filter
all
wines,
no
stabilization
agents
are
used
Fermentation & aging vessels
Fermentation
and
aging
in
stainless
steel
and
a
combination
of
steel
and
neutral
French
oak
barrels
(225L,
500L,
20HL
and
35HL)
Additional notes
Winemaking style
Davide
and
Pierpaolo
are
dedicated
to
capturing
the
essence
of
their
homeland,
emphasizing
the
unique
flavors
and
body
profiles
that
stem
from
fruit
sourced
from
plots
at
varying
elevations.
Wines produced
Rosso
di
Valtellina
'Ole',Valtellina
Superiore,Valtellina
Superiore
Grumello
‘GESS’,Valtellina
Superiore
Inferno
‘GUAST’,Valtellina
Riserva
Dossi
Salati,Valtellina
Sforzato
'Vino
Sbagliato'
Total production
Depending
on
the
vintage,
roughly
35,000
bottles
