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Wines by Gianfranco
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Gianfranco
Bovio
For many world travelers, the name Gianfranco
Bovio will call to mind restaurant Belvedere in Piemonte,
which is famous for its breathtaking panoramic view of La
Morra as well as its outstanding cuisine. But for the proprietor
a world renowned restaurant was not enough. In 1977, just
a few years after taking control of Belvedere, Gianfranco
dove into a new project dedicated to rebuilding his father’s
wine estate, which at that point comprised just three hectares
of Nebbiolo and Dolcetto. He went on to purchase seven more
hectares and enlisted the expertise of Walter Porasso, who
still oversees every step of production with some aid from
consultants Beppe Caviola and Federico Curtaz. Bovio’s
project has been an unmistakable success, creating a wide
range of wines that exemplify the terroir of La Morra. Bovio
is now comprised of 10 hectares of crus in the prime slopes
of Arborina, Gattera, and Rocchettevino. Here in La Morra
with his respectful approach to Barolo, Bovio brings out
the more feminine characteristics of Nebbiolo, typically
displaying notes of earth, flowers, and elegance.
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