Loazzolo lies in a secluded part of the Asti Langa, on the steep hills that define the Bormida valley, with views of the Alps in the distance.
It is one of the smallest municipalities in Piedmont but while it may be small in size, it has a strong local identity. Here viticulture is precise, selective, almost artisanal.
The name Loazzolo is linked to the Forteto della Luja, one of Piedmont's most unique nature reserves. But it is more than just a protected area, it is a landscape that has been shaped by the balance between cultivation and biodiversity. The Forteto della Luja was created by a family of winemakers who chose to integrate production and environmental protection, creating a virtuous model of sustainable agriculture.
This is where one of the area’s rarest wines is produced, Loazzolo DOC, a straw wine made from moscato grapes grown under unique conditions on small plots of land.
Viticulture is an almost heroic endeavour: steeply sloping rows, gruelling manual labour, low yields, and a meticulous attention to quality. The village is small and understated. The paths that criss-cross the Forteto offer a close-up view of this balance between nature and human activity, between production and conservation.
