Massimo Pastoris
Massimo Pastoris farms quietly in the Alto Piemonte hills, where Erbaluce and Nebbiolo have always belonged. He doesn’t chase headlines or try to reinvent anything—he’s simply doing the work the way it should be done: clean vineyards, traditional methods, and wines that reflect where they’re from. His family’s roots run deep in Caluso and Canavese, and it shows. These are soulful, no-frills wines made with purpose and precision—built for the table, and built to last.
Farming Note
Massimo farms his vines without shortcuts—no herbicides, no synthetic chemicals. Everything is done by hand across small plots rooted in quartz-rich sandy soils mixed with gravel and clay. He takes a sustainable approach, respecting the biodiversity of his hills and preserving traditional methods passed down through generations.
Winemaking
Vinification is simple and straight-up: native yeasts, long fermentations, and aging in large, neutral barrels or stainless steel depending on the wine. Nothing flashy. Just slow, honest winemaking that gives the wines structure and longevity without getting in the way of their character.
Wines
Pastoris, Canavese Nebbiolo "La Cucca” DOC
Vintage 2021
Style Red
Region Piedmont
Varieties Nebbiolo
ABV 14.00%
Soils Not specified
Tasting Note Firm and direct. Nebbiolo in its rawer, northern form—more edge than polish. Tart cherry, violets, and dried herbs riding a mineral backbone. Old-school and proud of it.
Pastoris, Erbaluce di Caluso "La Norezza" DOCG
Vintage 2022
Style White
Region Piedmont
Varieties Erbaluce
ABV 13.00%
Soils Quartz-rich sandy soils mixed with gravel and clay
Tasting Note Bright, linear, and stony. This Erbaluce is all tension and clarity—white flowers, lemon pith, and wet quartz. A wine that doesn’t flinch.
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