3 editor-picked estates growing Riesling in Piedmont.
Where to taste Riesling in Piedmont: the estates that grow it, how the region expresses the grape, and how to book a visit.
Established in 1972 in Vergne, the highest village in Barolo, the Vaira family farms organically and makes a fragrant, high-toned style led by Barolo Bricco delle Viole alongside a rare Langhe Riesling.
Tasting: Winery visits and tastings on reservation, Monday to Sunday, in the high Vergne hamlet of Barolo.
Signature wines: barolo-bricco-delle-viole, barolo-albe, langhe-riesling-petracine
Five generations on the Cerretta cru in Serralunga, the Germano family makes structured Barolo plus a notable Langhe Riesling and Alta Langa sparkling from higher-elevation plots.
Tasting: Visits and tastings by appointment on the Cerretta cru in Serralunga d'Alba.
Signature wines: barolo-cerretta, barolo-prapo, langhe-riesling-herzu
A long-established Treiso family farm near Barbaresco, Ca' del Baio is run by the Grasso sisters and makes classic, well-priced single-cru Barbaresco from Asili, Pora and Vallegrande.
Tasting: Family estate in Treiso; cellar visits and tastings by appointment.
Signature wines: barbaresco-asili, barbaresco-vallegrande, barbaresco-pora