Val di Sole – Anarchia 2021

A seductive and structured skin-contact white

Anarchia 2021 is a skin-contact white wine that embodies ValdiSole’s artisanal philosophy with intensity and depth. Complex and captivating, it combines texture and smoothness, freshness and richness, delivering a unique sensory experience. With its floral and fruity nuances, this wine stands out as an elegant expression, appealing both to natural wine enthusiasts and those who enjoy structured, layered whites.

Origins and harvest

The grapes for Anarchia 2021 were harvested by hand on September 26th, placed in 15 kg crates, and carefully selected to preserve freshness and integrity. Approximately 30–40% of the grapes were affected by noble rot (botrytis), which softens edges and contributes to a rounder, more harmonious mouthfeel. This natural phenomenon enhances complexity, body, and elegance in the final wine.

Winemaking process

Fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts, without additives or enological aids, reflecting ValdiSole’s minimal-intervention approach. Skin contact enriches the wine with color, structure, and aromatic depth. The wine is unfiltered to maintain its authenticity and is bottled with just 20 mg/L of added sulfur dioxide.

Tasting profile

In the glass, Anarchia 2021 shows an intense golden color with amber highlights. The bouquet reveals ripe stone fruit, dried flowers, honey, and herbal notes, combined with mineral undertones and delicate spice. On the palate, it is smooth, enveloping, and structured, with a balance of freshness and roundness. The influence of botrytis adds richness and a seductive persistence.

Food pairings

This is a versatile wine that pairs well with spiced Asian cuisine, aged cheeses, smoked fish, and white meats. Its body and character also make it perfect for slow sipping and meditation, evolving beautifully in the glass.

Technical Sheet – Anarchia 2021

• Producer: ValdiSole

• Vintage: 2021

• Type: Skin-contact white

• Grapes: White grapes with 30–40% botrytis

• Harvest: Hand-picked, September 26th, 15 kg crates

• Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts

• Maceration: On skins

• Aging: Stainless steel

• Alcohol: 13% vol

• Filtering: Unfiltered

• SO₂: 20 mg/L at bottling

• Serving temperature: 12–14 °C

• Contains sulfites

ValdiSole Winery

History

Founded in 2015 on the Roero hills in Corneliano d’Alba, in the heart of Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, ValdiSole Winery is located in a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The winery began with a small abandoned Nebbiolo vineyard purchased online and has gradually expanded with both young and old vines. All vineyards are situated in the DOCG Roero area, primarily in the Valdistefano denomination, ensuring high-quality grapes and a strong connection to the territory.

Philosophy

ValdiSole follows strict natural practices, without synthetic chemicals or enological forcing. The winery’s philosophy emphasizes authenticity and essentiality, using only the grape as the core ingredient. Wines are produced in a style that blends regional tradition with innovative techniques adapted from other parts of the world, resulting in distinctive aromas, colors, and profiles.

Wine Characteristics

ValdiSole wines are notable for their intensity and complexity, with colors and aromas that can be unconventional. The winery places special focus on orange wines, produced from white grapes fermented with skin contact. This traditional method, lasting from a few days to several months, imparts amber color, structure, aromatic complexity, and enhanced longevity to the wine.

Production and Methods

Grapes used for orange wines and other ValdiSole labels are carefully selected from minimally treated vineyards. Skin contact maceration and aging in selected vessels (stainless steel, cement, or clay amphorae) ensure wines that are intense, long-lasting, and faithful to both nature and terroir.

Vision

ValdiSole represents a contemporary and visionary approach to winemaking in Roero. The winery combines tradition, sustainability, and experimentation, producing wines that express the territory, the grape, and the company’s philosophy, delivering an authentic and distinctive experience to wine enthusiasts.