In Gattinara, in northern Piedmont, Paride Iaretti carries forward a vineyard story begun by his father Pietro. Pietro combined his work as a traffic warden with a passion for growing grapes and making wine; Paride later chose to turn that inheritance into his life’s work. Nebbiolo is the defining variety, grown on the area’s volcanic and porphyry soils. The steep terrain and close planting make handwork essential in some vineyards, creating an intimate relationship between the grower and each parcel.
The wines offer a distinctive northern expression of Nebbiolo, with floral perfume, savoury detail and the structure to develop patiently in bottle. Gattinara Pietro honours Paride’s father, while Vigna Valferana explores an individual site and the Riserva brings a further dimension of maturation. Recognition includes repeated Five Bunches awards from Bibenda for Pietro and Four Vines from the Italian Sommelier Association for several Valferana vintages. For drinkers drawn to Nebbiolo’s elegance and ageing potential, Iaretti offers a rewarding family-scale alternative within Piedmont’s rich and varied wine landscape.
