Forteto Vineyard

July 30, 2009
Geotag Icon (map) Loazzolo, Piemonte

dsc 0012 Forteto Vineyard“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.
dsc 0015 Forteto Vineyard
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.

chair forteta Forteto Vineyard

Contributed by Diana 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.

5 responses to “Forteto Vineyard”

  1. Lenore Chicka
    Lenore Chicka July 30, 2009 at 6:46 pm | | Reply

    AH! Beautiful! What a lovely view and way to spend a quiet evening.
    thank you
    Lenore

  2. Barbara
    Barbara July 30, 2009 at 8:14 pm | | Reply

    My favorite wine is Barbera. I would love to be sitting their drinking my favorite wine. Barbara

  3. Rosemary and Bob Connelly
    Rosemary July 30, 2009 at 10:24 pm | | Reply

    How very lovely!

  4. Claudia McCadden
    Claudia McCadden August 1, 2009 at 1:52 am | | Reply

    So beautiful!! I to would totally enjoy a glass of white wine and cheese. Sitting there and taking in the quiet scene.
    Ciao!!!
    Claudia

  5. Gayla
    Gayla December 13, 2009 at 1:31 am | | Reply

    Le Grive is a lovely wine. What does Forteto, Luja, and ‘Le Grive’ mean?

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