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Valfaccenda
A map from 1749 reveals it: „Valle Faccenda“ is where Luca and Carolina cultivate their vines today. The vineyard Valfaccenda bears the family name that has been rooted in these hills for centuries. He studied oenology and likes to quote his motto: „Everything is already in the grape.“ As a graphic designer, she creates the labels - each one a small work of art. Together they cultivate 3.5 hectares on sandy steep slopes, some plots with vines dating back to 1947. Only Arneis and Nebbiolo grow here, the two original varieties of Roero. Together with Alberto Oggero and Enrico Cauda, they founded the SoloRoero collective - a statement against the overpowering neighbour Barolo. Their wines smell of wild herbs and wet sand, taste of mountain air and maritime history.
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A valley bears her name
„Valle Faccenda“ - this is what it says on a historical map from 1749. Centuries later, Luca Faccenda returned to this place and founded the winery together with Carolina Roggero in 2010. The estate building, built by grandfather Leone in 1929, is now a listed building and houses the cellar as well as guest rooms. Luca studied oenology, Carolina works as a graphic designer - A combination that is reflected in every detail: from the artistic labels to the precise vinification.
Sandy steep slopes and old vines
The 3.5 hectares of vineyards are spread over five locations between 260 and 400 metres above sea level: Valfaccenda and Madonna di Loreto in Canale, Le Rocche, San Grato and the legendary Valmaggiore in Vezza - where there are Vines from 1947. The steep, sandy soils of the Sabbie Astiane, ancient seabed, characterise the wines. The Roero rosso DOCG 2023 undergoes three weeks of maceration and reveals all the finesse of Nebbiolo. The Roero bianco DOCG 2024 is produced from three separate harvesting processes, whereby 30 per cent is macerated.
SoloRoero - Together for the region
Together with Alberto Oggero and Enrico Cauda, Luca founded the SoloRoero collective, to draw more attention to the region. While south of the Tanaro in Barolo, producers such as Vietti have long enjoyed world fame, the Roero is still struggling for recognition. The sandy slopes are fundamentally different from the marl soils of the Langhe - and produce Nebbiolo of the highest quality. remarkable elegance and early accessibility. The Vindabeive rosso 2024 from young vines with carbonic maceration shows this charming side of the Roero perfectly.
Listen and wait
„Everything is already in the grape, we just have to preserve it“ - Luca's philosophy of minimal intervention characterises every wine. The winery has been certified organic since 2014, but his approach goes further: he listens to the vines, waits and only intervenes when necessary. The Roero Arneis Riserva Loreto from 60-year-old vines matures in acacia wood, while the Roero Valmaggiore Riserva represents the essence of the 77-year-old vines. Every glass of Valfaccenda contains this synthesis of historical heritage and contemporary craftsmanship.