The hills around Tortona in Piedmont provide the backdrop for Colli Tortonesi DOC, an area covering around 200 hectares and the source of wines from a range of different red and white varieties.
Founded in the 1960s by Giuseppe Rivetti and his wife Lidia, La Spinetta has transcended its reputation for high quality wines from Moscato Bianco and is today known for its single vineyard wines in Barbaresco.
Vitgneti is a relatively new producer of Barbera and Timorasso in the Colli Tortonesi appellation of southern Piedmont. The 15 hectare estate currently produces around 90,000 bottles a year.