ValdiSole – Nostos 2022

A wine that captures the sun and the Mediterranean

Nostos 2022 is a red wine that embodies the vitality of the territory and the expressive power of Bragat Rosa grapes. This wine is a true liquid story, where the sun-soaked hills of Piedmont and a Mediterranean soul merge to offer an intense and enveloping experience. Its aromatic profile is explosive, with scents evoking ripe fruits and Mediterranean flowers, creating a wine that surprises both on the nose and on the palate. Despite its sunny and extroverted character, Nostos 2022 stands out for its finesse and elegance, revealing a refined complexity that invites discovery in every sip.

Origins and grape philosophy

The harvest took place by hand on August 26th, with grapes carefully placed in 15 kg crates to preserve integrity and freshness. The choice to work with Bragat Rosa reflects ValdiSole’s philosophy: giving voice to local, lesser-known varieties with great organoleptic potential. Meticulous vineyard care, attention to optimal ripeness, and careful selection ensure that the wine conveys the pure personality of the grape, maintaining authenticity and expressing the essence of the terroir.

Natural vinification and aging

In the cellar, Nostos 2022 follows ValdiSole’s natural, minimal-intervention approach: spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts and 20 days of skin contact in stainless steel tanks. This maceration phase gently extracts color, structure, and aromas, giving depth without heaviness. The wine then ages for 8 months in stainless steel, preserving freshness and the Mediterranean aromatic character. Unfiltered, with only 20 mg/L of sulphur dioxide added at bottling, Nostos exemplifies natural elegance and artisanal craftsmanship.

Sensory profile

Visually, Nostos 2022 shows a bright and luminous red, characteristic of Bragat Rosa. The nose reveals intense aromatic scents of ripe red fruits, Mediterranean floral notes, and subtle spice hints that define its sunny personality. On the palate, the wine is fresh, harmonious, and smooth, with delicate tannins and balanced structure emphasizing finesse. The sip is dynamic, elegant, and enveloping, making Nostos 2022 perfect for those seeking a Mediterranean-style red that is expressive yet refined.

Food pairings

Thanks to its freshness and aromatic intensity, Nostos 2022 pairs well with many dishes. Ideal with light white and red meats, fresh pasta with Mediterranean sauces, grilled vegetables, and semi-aged cheeses. Its lively and sunny character also makes it enjoyable on its own, as a contemplative wine, capable of surprising and entertaining with its energy and complexity.

Technical Sheet – Nostos 2022

• Producer: ValdiSole

• Vintage: 2022

• Grape variety: 100% Bragat Rosa

• Region: Piedmont

• Harvest: Hand-picked, August 26th

• Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation, 20 days maceration on skins in stainless steel

• Aging: 8 months in 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.