ValdiSole – Afroditi 2022

A fresh and lively red wine

Afroditi 2022 is a red wine that captures the freshness and vitality of its terroir, offering a harmonious and enveloping experience. The wine stands out for its agile and pleasant drinkability, balancing fruity notes with subtle mineral hints and delicate spices. Its immediate expressiveness and freshness on the palate make it ideal for those seeking a young, dynamic, and authentic red, capable of surprising with lightness and natural elegance.

Origins and grape philosophy

This wine is made from 100% Cari grapes, hand-harvested on October 2nd and carefully placed in 15 kg crates to preserve their integrity and freshness. ValdiSole applies a philosophy of natural viticulture, avoiding synthetic chemicals, pesticides, or herbicides, allowing the grapes to fully express the terroir and the variety’s authentic character.

Vinification and aging

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel with 8 months of maceration on the skins, using indigenous yeasts. The wine is unfiltered and receives only 20 mg/L of sulfur dioxide at bottling, preserving its freshness and pure aromatic profile. This approach ensures a bright, clear wine where fruit, spice, and mineral notes coexist in perfect balance.

Sensory profile

In the glass, Afroditi 2022 shows a bright and lively red, reflecting its freshness and vivacity. The nose reveals fruity and spicy aromas with subtle mineral hints, immediately captivating the senses. On the palate, the wine is fresh, agile, and harmonious, with delicate tannins and a smooth, approachable sip that pairs well with food and encourages convivial tasting.

Food pairings

Afroditi 2022 is versatile thanks to its freshness and liveliness. Ideal with light white meats, fresh pasta dishes, vegetables, delicate cured meats, and fresh cheeses. Serving slightly chilled enhances the fruit and the wine’s approachable texture. Its Mediterranean character makes it perfect for both casual meals and informal tasting sessions.

Technical Sheet – Afroditi 2022

• Producer: ValdiSole

• Vintage: 2022

• Grape variety: 100% Cari

• Region: Piedmont

• Harvest: Hand-picked, October 2nd

• Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel, 8 months maceration on skins

• Aging: Stainless steel

• Alcohol: 12% vol

• Filtering: Unfiltered

• SO₂: 20 mg/L at bottling

• Serving temperature: 14–16 °C

• Production: Limited

• Contains sulphites

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.