Istituto Superiore di Stato “Umberto Primo”

Origins:

Established in 1881 and renowned all over Italy as an Oenology School, the Umberto I School is a hub of knowledge in the winemaking world.
Its most important teaching laboratories are the agricultural enterprise and the experimental winery – not to mention the vineyards where the students in the higher grades acquire their practical skills. One of the wines produced by the students under the close supervision of the teachers and technical personnel is a red wine called Valelapena, the outcome of a prison rehabilitation programme which involves the collaboration of the Alba Penitentiary and the Local Alba-Bra Operational Group.

Territory:

The agricultural enterprise stretches over 10 ha, home to 30 grape varieties, including both international varieties and others that represent the territory.

People:

Guiding the fifth and sixth year students are the school’s Viticulture and Oenology teachers.

Hospitality:

Although the company is quite distinctive, the visitors are welcome for a tour of the winery which includes – in addition to winetasting – the illustration of the Oenology School’s peculiar laboratories.

Wines: