Davide Carlone is a key figure in resurrecting the Alto Piemonte wine region at the foothills of the Italian Alps. After post-WW2 abandonment shrank the area's vineyards from 40,000 hectares to just a few hundred, Carlone restored 11 hectares across Boca and Colline Novaresi, situated on the ancient Valsesia Supervolcano. While focused on Nebbiolo, he also cultivates Erbaluce, Croatina, and Vespolina. Uniquely, he showcases Vespolina as a single variety—fully ripening the grapes despite pest risks (its name derives from vespa, meaning wasp). Carlone ages his flagship Boca (Nebbiolo) wines in oak, while the Colline Novaresi lineup undergoes stainless steel aging to preserve freshness. Pair these expressive wines with mushroom ragù or pasta alla puttanesca.