Recognizing that wine is an agricultural product that, akin to other foods we consume daily, has an impact on society, the Slow Wines movement emerged as an initiative advocating for a return to traditional practices in each wine region, with the aim of crafting wines of character and uniqueness. Moreover, all wineries included in this initiative commit themselves to the preservation of the environment, the health of the soil, and the biodiversity of the wine landscapes. One such affiliated winery is Andrea Picchioni, one of the rising stars of the Oltrepò Pavese appellation, in the region of Lombardy (Italy), who blends vibrancy, quality, and sustainability of the territory. Indeed, it has garnered multiple awards in the Slow Wine guide for maintaining a harmonious balance of organoleptic, territorial, and environmental values, achieving excellence.
One of its wines, Picchioni Buttafuoco Solinghino, was awarded Top Wine in 2020. This red is crafted from croatina, barbera, and ughetta grapes, sourced from organic vines planted in loose, stony soil. The vineyard is managed following ecological principles, and the grapes are handpicked at the optimal point of ripeness. Once at the winery, the grapes are destemmed and pressed, and the resulting must is left to macerate with the skins for 8 days. Subsequently, the wine is transferred to concrete vats for 6 months and then spends a few more months in the bottle before being released for sale.
It is the result of this passion for the terroir, for indigenous grape varieties, and for ancestral techniques that Picchioni Buttafuoco Solinghino was born. A wine that offers exceptional value for money, where Andrea Picchioni presents us with an unadulterated expression of the Oltrepò Pavese denomination.