Nadia Curto

Langhe wines shaped by La Morra’s limestone finesse and classical restraint.

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Region: La Morra, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy
Style: Traditionally framed Langhe wines with clarity and structural precision
Vineyard: Hillside parcels in La Morra on calcareous clay soils
Farming: Sustainable, hands-on viticulture with careful parcel management
Winemaking: Classical macerations, measured extraction, ageing in large neutral oak
Signature: Perfumed Nebbiolo and structured reds shaped by La Morra’s limestone-driven finesse

"In La Morra, elegance is not a choice — it is what the soil gives you if you listen carefully."

NADIA CURTO
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HOW SHE GOT HERE

Nadia Curto represents a new generation rooted firmly in Langhe tradition. Based in La Morra, her work is grounded in family vineyards while shaped by a clear, thoughtful personal direction. Rather than modernizing through technique or chasing stylistic trends, she has chosen refinement through precision — understanding her sites parcel by parcel and adapting her cellar practices accordingly.

Working primarily with Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, and Freisa, Nadia’s philosophy centers on balance: extraction without excess, oak as structure rather than flavor, and transparency over manipulation. Her wines reflect a steady confidence — structured yet never heavy, aromatic yet controlled. The aim is not reinvention, but articulation of La Morra’s natural elegance through disciplined viticulture and classical élevage.

Where The Wine Is Born

La Morra sits at the western edge of the Barolo zone, one of its highest and most panoramic communes. Compared to villages such as Serralunga d’Alba or Monforte, La Morra’s soils contain a higher proportion of Tortonian calcareous marl — lighter, more fertile formations rich in limestone and clay.

This geological distinction results in Nebbiolo that is typically more aromatic, earlier maturing, and more finely textured. Elevations between 250 and 500 meters provide moderate temperatures and gradual ripening, preserving perfume and acidity. The rolling hills and varied exposures allow careful site selection, with south and southeast facing slopes producing fruit with both maturity and finesse.

In La Morra, structure is present, but it is the aromatic lift and silkier tannic profile that define the identity — a signature visible throughout Nadia’s wines.

LA MORRA

How the wine feels

Perfumed Structure

Aromatics rise first — rose, red fruit, lift — carried by a firm but finely etched backbone.

Measured Extraction

Tannins are deliberate and linear, built for clarity and longevity rather than impact.

Silk Over Power

Structure feels composed and woven — tension and finesse without excess weight.
Nadia Curto - Barolo Arborina 2020

Nadia Curto - Barolo Arborina 2020

Nadia Curto - Barolo Arborina 2020
€64,00 EUR
FOR THE NERDS

La Morra’s Tortonian soils (Helvetian marl formations) consist primarily of calcareous clay with high limestone content, contributing to Nebbiolo’s aromatic openness and finer-grained tannins. Compared to the older Serravallian formations found in Serralunga, these soils produce wines that are generally less austere in youth but maintain structural integrity through acidity.

Vineyards are planted at moderate to high elevations, benefiting from diurnal temperature shifts that preserve acidity and aromatic compounds, particularly in Nebbiolo and Freisa. Harvest decisions are oriented toward phenolic ripeness without pushing sugar accumulation — essential for maintaining balance in Barolo.

In the cellar, fermentation typically occurs with controlled maceration times, avoiding overly aggressive extraction. Aging takes place predominantly in large Slavonian oak botti and neutral vessels rather than small barriques, limiting overt oak influence and allowing tannic polymerization to occur gradually. The approach emphasizes oxygen management and time rather than intervention.
Barbera is handled to preserve natural acidity while controlling volatility. Dolcetto sees shorter macerations to maintain varietal immediacy. Freisa, naturally tannic, is treated with careful extraction to maintain aromatic clarity without rigidity.
Across the range, sulfite use is minimal but not dogmatic, filtration is limited, and stylistic decisions prioritize longevity and site transparency over contemporary gloss.

"Tradition means understanding where you stand — and making choices that respect it."