Former architect Andrea Mosca traded blueprints for vines in 2011, acquiring three hectares around Brusnengo in the heart of Bramaterra DOC and naming his project Noah after his firstborn son. In this rugged corner of Alto Piemonte—where hard red volcanic porphyry soils deliver penetrating minerality and sizzling acidity—Andrea quickly mastered a traditional craft, vinifying in enormous open-top Slavonian casks and aging in large, well-used barrels to let the land speak with crystalline clarity. Recognizing how his two distinct parcels expressed themselves vintage after vintage, he began bottling them separately from 2018, spotlighting the region's revival amid a surge of young talent reclaiming its viticultural glory. The 2023 Coste della Sesia Rosso 'Dellamesola'—named for his Brusnengo zone just outside Bramaterra's borders—blends 80% Nebbiolo with 10% each Vespolina and Croatina, spending one year in cask with minimal sulfur for an open-knit, luscious frame that captures the area's ethereal tension.

This younger-release sibling to Noah's Bramaterra and Lessona bottlings offers cash-flow savvy for a startup winery while delivering volcanic thrust on a friendlier scale—juicy dark red fruit, subtle florals, licorice-herbal whispers, and dried tannins underscoring pert acidity. Neal Rosenthal's early faith secured the lion's share, fueling scarcity that has it vanishing upon review in London haunts like Chiltern Firehouse, where they lament their inability to get an allocation. As Alto Piemonte icons like Gattinara, Lessona, Boca, Carema, Ghemme, and Bramaterra continue to climb in price, but 'Dellamesola' invites you into the fuss at prices echoing 20 years ago.

Why You'll Love It

• Its light, ethereal Nebbiolo qualities mirror Burgundy's finesse more than Barolo's power, with alpine-influenced juiciness and textured dried tannins that Burgundy lovers crave.

• Volcanic Bramaterra energy shines through in saline tension and vivid dark fruit, offering profound value amid skyrocketing Alto Piemonte prices.

• Scarcity-driven buzz from London tastemakers and consistent sell-outs on review make it a savvy, story-rich pickup for collectors.

How to Serve It

• Decant for 60 minutes to unlock lifted florals and herbal notes, serving at 60-65°F in a large Burgundy glass to amplify its pert acidity and structure.

• Pair with roasted quail, wild mushroom risotto, or aged mountain cheeses to echo its earthy licorice and mineral thrust.

• Cellar 3-7 years for tighter tannins to soften into silken elegance, or enjoy now for its immediate lusciousness.