Alessandro Fantino managed the vineyards and served as the enologist for local legend Bartolo Mascarello for 20 years (’78 to ’97) before concentrating full time in ’98 with his brother Gian Natale at the family’s Bussia estate
In the 2024 vintage
We’re just beginning to appreciate how special Pinot Meunier wines can be
Cornelissen employs a minimalist regimen—avoiding all chemical additives in the vineyard and cellar—while relying on fermentation in neutral vessels to ensure the volcanic terroir remains unmasked
2020 Convento San Lorenzo, Valtellina Superiore, Sassella, De Le Mur 2026_summer_sale_10% Alessandro Fantino managed the vineyardsWe were thrilled with the 2020 Valtellina Superiore Sassella, "De la Mur." This wine is made by Mamete Prevostini, and delivers a balanced, pure Nebbiolo character with elegant tannins and soaring aromatics. This alpine red hails from the esteemed Sassella sub region of Lombardy, where vineyards are dramatically terraced on steep, south facing slopes at 400 600 meters altitude, rooted in well drained, sandy, iron rich glacial soils. Convento San