Piedmont · Sub-regions
Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona)
The rediscovered Nebbiolo zones at the Alpine foothills north of Novara and Vercelli: Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona, Fara and Sizzano on volcanic porphyry and marine sands. Fine-boned, acid-driven Nebbiolo – alongside Gattinara and Ghemme the future of Alto Piemonte.
Grape Varieties
Nebbiolo, Vespolina
Uva Rara, Croatina
Most Famous Site
Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona
Vineyard Area
300 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Piedmont
Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona) Volcanic porphyry at the Alpine fringe
The rediscovered north: Nebbiolo from volcanic soils, filigree instead of brawn.
SOILS
Volcanic rocksmoky, mineral, powerful
Volcanic soils yield smoky, often iodine-mineral wines with dense structure.
Gravel / Sandlight, approachable
Gravel and sand drain heavily — vines struggle for water, wines turn fine, light and elegant.
CLIMATE · Alpine
Cool, rainy, Alpine nights — Nebbiolo ripens late and fine.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Hills of Boca, Bramaterra and Lessona above the Sesia plain.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Piedmont overview
This sub-region is part of Piedmont. The map shows all 15 sub-regions — Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona) is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Volcanic porphyry, marine sand, gravel
Climate
Alpine-influenced, cool, rainy
All Wineries
12 resultsAzienda Agricola Antoniotti Odilio di Antoniotti Mattia
Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona) · Sostegno
Azienda Agricola Ceruti Lorenzo
Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona) · Sostegno
Berteletti Fratelli Vini
Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona) · Lozzolo
Cascina Vignetta
Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona) · Valdengo
Ioppa
Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona) · Romagnano Sesia
La Piemontina
Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona) · Sizzano
Lodovico Roberto
Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona) · Sostegno
Podere Ai Valloni
Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona) · Boca
Rovero Lorenzo
Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona) · Sostegno
Scuola Primaria Statale Tenuta Arnulfo Sola
Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona) · Vigliano Biellese
Tenuta Il Corvo
Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona) · Boca
Tenuta La Mandria
Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona) · Candelo
Events in Piedmont
All events in Piedmont →10 Oct – Sun, 6 December 2026
Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba – Wine Tasting Experience
Tasting · Alba
25 Jan – Tue, 26 January 2027
Grandi Langhe
Trade event · Alba
27 Jan – Sat, 30 January 2027
Nebbiolo Prima
Trade event · Alba
24 Apr – Sun, 2 May 2027
Vinum Alba
Wine fair · Alba
15 May – Sun, 16 May 2027
Nizza è Barbera
Tasting · Nizza Monferrato
29 May – Sun, 30 May 2027
Cantine Aperte Piemonte
Open cellar · Piemont
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona)?
The key grape varieties in Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona) are Nebbiolo, Vespolina, Uva Rara and Croatina. The best-known vineyard is Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona.
When is the best time to visit Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona) for wine?
The harvest in Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona) takes place September – October – when vineyards and cellars are busiest. May to July suits tastings without harvest bustle; many estates open their tasting rooms off-season by appointment.
What does the terroir of Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona) taste like?
Soils: Volcanic porphyry, marine sand, gravel. Climate: Alpine-influenced, cool, rainy. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona)?
Cellarmap lists 12 wineries in Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona) across roughly 300 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona)?
Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Alto Piemonte (Boca, Bramaterra, Lessona). The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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