# A Scalave (Davide Calgaro)

> Red, Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo DOC by [Davide Calgaro](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/davide-calgaro.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/davide-calgaro-a-scalave).

- **Producer:** Davide Calgaro
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo DOC
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 90%, Vespolina 10%
- **Soil:** Morainic soils of glacial origin, silt, red sands on clay with significant skeleton, porphyry, granite and pebbles of various colours and types, soils with very low pH.
- **Harvest:** Manual harvest with selection and cleaning of the bunches in 18kg crates.
- **Vineyard planting:** Vines range from 20 to 70 years old.
- **Vinification:** Only spontaneous fermentations take place with indigenous yeasts present on the skins. No fining or stabilizing agents are used, and we do not filter. Sulfur dioxide is added in very small doses and sparingly depending on the year.
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-04



## Summary

A Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo DOC blend of Nebbiolo and Vespolina, reflecting Davide Calgaro's commitment to natural winemaking and the unique local soils.

## Tasting notes

The 'A Scalave' Nebbiolo exhibits a brilliant garnet color, revealing an aromatic complexity of rose petals, red cherry, and a hint of spice. On the palate, it is structured and elegant, with firm tannins and a long, savory finish.
[Profiles: elegant, dry, tannic, aromatic, floral, structured]