Perlino

Perlino was founded in Asti more than a century ago. Its heritage rests on a century of winemaking tradition and on love and respect for the land. Today the company is led by Luigi Desani, a third-generation winemaker. It is now called Valsa Nuova Perlino and describes itself as one of Italy's leading wine companies, specialising in sparkling and still wines, liqueurs and vermouths.

Perlino is based in Asti and owns vineyards in Piedmont. It also works with leading producers in other regions. Its winemakers refer to making wines of sunny Tuscany.

The company oversees the condition of the grapes and follows each grape from harvest in the vineyard through to bottling.

Perlino oversees every part of production: the condition of the grapes, winemaking, bottling and transport. The aim is consistent quality across its Italian wines. Every stage is closely monitored, from harvest to bottling. The company makes sparkling and still wines, liqueurs and vermouths.

The winemakers say they inherited the traditional winemaking culture of these lands from their fathers. They say they continue to develop their skills, combining experience with innovation to make the best possible wines. The company states that its heritage is built on winemaking tradition and on love and respect for the land.