Colombera & Garella is a boutique winery in the northern reaches of Piemonte, founded by a duo committed to reviving indigenous varieties and traditional winemaking methods. Their vineyards are situated in the Coste della Sesia DOC, near the village of Masserano, at around 300 metres above sea level. The estate is farmed sustainably, with no chemical treatments, and the soils are volcanic and sandy. Their approach is minimalist, focusing on expressing the unique terroir of Alto Piemonte through natural fermentation and ageing in stainless steel.
Melascone 2022 is a blend of 65% Nebbiolo, 20% Croatina, and 15% Vespolina, sourced from old vineyards around Bramaterra and Lessona in the Alto Piemonte. The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented spontaneously without temperature control. The wine is aged for 24 months, with the first 10 months in used oak barrels and the remaining time in concrete tanks. The result is a wine with earthy, red-berried, and fresh characteristics, shaped by the surrounding forests and hilly landscape. The tannins are present, adding liveliness and contributing to the wine’s elegance, while the acidity sets the pace for an inviting drinking flow. The finish is cool, with fine spice and red fruit.
Origin Bramaterra and Lessona, Alto Piemonte, Italy
Grapes 65% Nebbiolo, 20% Croatina, 15% Vespolina
Vintage 2022
Alcohol 12.5%
Style Earthy, red-berried, fresh, medium-bodied
Bottle size 75cl
Winemaking Hand-harvested; spontaneous fermentation; aged 10 months in used oak barrels, followed by 4 months in concrete tanks; minimal intervention; unfined, unfiltered
Notes Low intervention, natural, no added sulphur, holistic farming, sustainable
UNITED KINGDOM
All orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
· Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day.
· On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.99 for orders under £80
· £5.99 for orders over £80
· FREE for orders over £120
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands* (delivery Mon–Fri):
· £9.99 for orders under £150
· FREE for orders over £150
*Applies to postcodes: AB31–AB38, AB40–AB56, IV1–IV63, HS, KW1–KW17, PA20–PA38, PA41–PA49, PA60–PA78, PH4–PH44, PH49–PH50, BT, ZE, IM (Isle of Man), Channel Islands.
EUROPE
We currently ship to: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia.
· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
⚠️ Note for international customers: We do not charge UK VAT. However, you may need to pay local customs and handling fees (typically ~20%) depending on your country’s regulations.
Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
Please contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
If your country isn’t listed above, get in touch, we’ll be happy to check feasibility and provide a quote if possible.
Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
In some cases, large deliveries will be sent out with a wine courier and delivery time might vary. Please get in touch for more info.
