L"Astemia - When Wine Becomes Design
Founded by Sandra Vezza in the heart of Barolo`s famed hills, L"Astemia emerged as a creative declaration of love for the land. Vezza - once a teetotaller ("astemia" in Italian) - returned to her childhood memories in Levice, among the Langhe vineyards. In 2010 the first vintage was released, and by 2023 the winery achieved its first organic-certified vintage.
The architecture shouts innovation: two enormous "wine case" boxes perched on the Cannubi hillside mask an underground production facility that spans the process from grape to bottle. The union of avant-garde design and terroir-driven winemaking is fundamental to L"Astemia`s identity.
What Defines Their Wines
L"Astemia`s vineyards cover approximately 30 hectares in the municipalities of Barolo and Monforte d`Alba, focused on native Piedmontese varieties with gradual transition to full organic farming.
The philosophy: minimal intervention in the vineyard, modern facilities underground, and a design-forward environment above ground. Each wine reflects the Langhe`s vertical terrain, the grape`s lineage and the artisan mindset behind the brand.
From Barolo DOCG to Langhe whites, this is wine that wears its origin lightly yet confidently - where style meets substance, and bottle becomes statement.
The Moment They Were Made For
Imagine standing on the Cannubi ridge at dusk, light fading over vineyard rows, the air smelling of Nebbiolo skins and damp limestone. A glass of L"Astemia in hand, its label echoing pop-art and who you are: modern, curious, grounded. This is no classic cellar ritual - this is an experience. Serve the Barolo with slow-roasted venison in the woods, the Langhe white beside an aspargus risotto at a mid-spring lunch, the Barbera for a long conversation under the vine stocks. L"Astemia wines were designed for those who appreciate territory with attitude, wine with a twist, and moments worth remembering.