Mamete Prevostini

Italy • Lombardi

The Prevostini family have been producing wine on the terraced slopes of Valtellina since the mid-1940s. The grandfather, Mamete, made wine from local grapes for his restaurant customers, taking advantage of crotti, the natural caves found throughout the region and which provide ideal cellar conditions. This eventually grew into a separate business, today run by winemaker and grandson Mamete Prevostini, who has become renowned for the silky, elegant Nebbioli he has been producing on his own since 1995.

Each wine has its own distinct character and tells a story about territory of Valtellina. They capture the perfumed, silky-textured character of Nebbiolo with great transparency, and are among the most sophisticated wines in the region.

Mamete himself is a dedicated ambassador for the region, as President of the Consorzio. He recently completed construction of a brand new cellar located in the heart of the Valtellina. The location adjacent to the vineyards is not only picturesque, but also allows the grapes to make just a quick trip from vineyard to tank during harvest. Additionally, the cellar was built to be 100% carbon neutral.

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