July 30, 2009
(map) Loazzolo, Piemonte
“Well, you know, every farm needs a tractor. And Amadeus is ours,” said Giovanni Scaglione as he walked us around his World Wildlife Federation Oasis and winery, Forteto della Luja in Loazzolo, Piemonte. A very special spot in the Monferrato for a day tour.
Amadeus, a Haflinger from Austria, seemed quite content as the workhorse of this farm. “He’s so strong, he can basically climb vertical hills.” Good thing, because the slopes of the Forteto’s vineyards defy gravity.
Here you can enjoy a degustazione of Barbera, Barbera/Pinot Noir Blend, Brachetto and Moscato Passito while watching the hidden camera in one of the bird houses. After you’ve had your fill of wine, make sure to thank Amadeus for all his hard work.
-- Contributed by Diana Strinati Baur (see bio), Innkeeper, Potter, Writer. Her incredible B&B in Piemonte is at www.baurbb.com. Also, read her blog at www.creativestructures.blogspot.com.
July 30th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
AH! Beautiful! What a lovely view and way to spend a quiet evening.
thank you
Lenore
July 30th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
My favorite wine is Barbera. I would love to be sitting their drinking my favorite wine. Barbara
July 30th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
How very lovely!
August 1st, 2009 at 1:52 am
So beautiful!! I to would totally enjoy a glass of white wine and cheese. Sitting there and taking in the quiet scene.
Ciao!!!
Claudia
December 13th, 2009 at 1:31 am
Le Grive is a lovely wine. What does Forteto, Luja, and ‘Le Grive’ mean?