Utopia 2022 – ValdiSole

Overview

Utopia 2022 by ValdiSole is a natural and authentic wine, crafted from 100% Moscato Nero grapes. Its long skin maceration and spontaneous fermentation provide depth and complexity, reflecting the winery’s philosophy. A bottle that bridges tradition and innovation, designed for those seeking an unconventional sensory experience.

The story of Utopia

The wine was born from the hand harvest carried out on August 22nd and 27th, 2022. Grapes were collected in 10 kg crates to preserve their freshness and integrity. By choosing Moscato Nero as the exclusive grape, ValdiSole created an ambitious and experimental project. Utopia 2022 expresses the winery’s vision of reinterpreting tradition through natural and respectful techniques.

Philosophy in the vineyard

The vineyards are farmed without synthetic chemicals, following organic and biodynamic practices. Each vine is carefully managed to maintain a natural balance and produce healthy grapes. This approach ensures excellent fruit quality, able to withstand long maceration and transfer authentic aromas and personality to the final wine.

Approach in the winery

Vinification takes place with spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The 8-month skin maceration gives the wine its intense color, strong structure, and aromatic depth. Utopia is unfiltered, with only a minimal addition of sulfur dioxide (20 mg/L) at bottling. The result is a pure, genuine wine, faithful to its grape origin.

Tasting notes and pairings

Color: deep red with violet hues.
Nose: ripe red fruits, sweet spices, and floral hints.
Palate: full-bodied, elegant tannins, and long finish.

Ideal with braised meats, game, and aged cheeses, it also pairs surprisingly well with spicy international cuisine.

Technical sheet

• Vintage: 2022

• Grape variety: 100% Moscato Nero

• Harvest: hand-picked, August 22–27

• Vinification: spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel

• Maceration: 8 months on the skins

• Aging: stainless steel

• Filtration: unfiltered

• SO₂: 20 mg/L at bottling

• Production: limited

• Contains sulfites

• Serving temperature: 16–18 °C

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.