winery

Giovanni Almondo

Piedmont, Italy

Philosophy

The estate performs stainless-steel fermentation in small batches, aging wines on lees for maximal phenolic development. Multiple bottlings per vintage ensure each release embodies perfect ripeness. Nebbiolo production harnesses extended maceration and large-barrel aging to achieve elegance with structure.

Reputation

The Almondo family has dwelt in Montà since the 1300s, their civic registry anchored in this northern Roero terroir where Arneis vines grow upon sandy, mineral-rich soils. In 1980, Domenico Almondo transformed his family's mixed agricultural holding—until then devoted to bulk-wine sales and fruit cultivation—into a single-minded pursuit of quality white and red winemaking.

AllocationVineyard holdings vary slightly across sources: 15 hectares (Fabbroni Vini, Grappolo) vs. 18 hectares (Grappolo earlier source)—using 15 as more recent. Organic certification year listed as 2022 by Fleet Street Wine and Greene Grape; certification bodies not explicitly named in search results, noted as 'certified-organic' by Piedmont Wine Imports. Production consistently cited at 80-90,000 bottles annually. Family history documented to 1300s in civic registry; current operational control since 1980. Stefano and Federico (sons) actively involved; Domenico (founder) still present. One source mentions 'Giovanni Almondo spends time in the vineyards'—appears Giovanni Sr. (father) is still alive but retired from day-to-day operations; unclear if still proprietor or emeritus role. No parent company; family-owned estate. UK importer verified as Lay & Wheeler. US importer Piedmont Wine Imports confirmed via direct website. Other importers identified from retail and distributor sites. Website language support verified as Italian and English. Signature wines verified from multiple source descriptions. | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Oliver McCrum Wines & Spirits (US)' | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Grappolo (Belgium)' | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Fabbroni Vini (Switzerland)'

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