The best Italian wineries.
Comm. G.B. Burlotto winehouse is still a family–run firm, where all stages of production, from the vineyard, to the winery, to the commercialization (a total production of around 60,000 bottles), are minded by the current owner, Marina Burlotto, great–granddaughter of the Commendatore, flanked by her husband Giuseppe Alessandria (responsible for the winemaking sector) and their son Fabio, who graduated in viticulture and oenology, to whom we owe the introduction of some modern technical solutions, in harmony and combination with the experience of the best tradition.
Aware and proud of a tradition that is so important and deeply rooted in the history of Barolo and of the Langhe wines, even operating in our time, with the knowledge and methodologies permitted by the evolution of agronomic and oenological techniques, we seek to comply as best as we can and to revive the spirit of guidance and the insights that inspired the work of the Commendatore. We offer wines of today which reflect and enhance the peculiarities of the terroir of Verduno, which has always produced wines of great balance and elegance, extremely pleasant to drink young, but capable, especially in the case of Barolo, and the cru Monvigliero in particular, to evolve harmoniously and to give refined nuances.
In 1992 the Estate of the Castle was purchased by Simone Lupano, who re–launched vine cultivation – began as well as five centuries before, in 1491, by the Pico–Gonzaga feudatories – in this area highly suited for the production of excellent grapes, without undermining these historical roots and in the maximum respect of the terroir.
In honor of this ancient vocation, two wines of excellece have been produced: &lduqo;1491” and “Pico–Gonzaga”. The choice of the wines produced, as well as the one of vine grapes, are not made in an offhand way, they have in common the characteristic of the prestigious DOC wines of the area: Barbera del Monferrato, Barbera del Monferrato Superiore, Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese, Monferrato Freisa and Piemonte Chardonnay.
“Castello di Uviglie” rises on a beautiful hill east of Rossignano, 8km from Casale Monferrato, surrounded by more or less 150 hectares of land, of which 25 cultivated with vineyards. The winery has a collection capacity of 3,500 hl and is equipped with modern technologies, even using traditional methods of vinification.
Francesco Scrimaglio, at the beginning of the twentieth century, began his business as a winegrower, expanded in the 20s by his son Pietro. After the war, his grandchildren Franco and Mario gave to the company a new impetus and a more wide–ranging dimension. In more recent times, Pier Giorgio, great–grandson of the founder, has consolidated its image and increased its presence in world markets.
The Scrimaglio family has been present in Piedmont since the seventeenth century. It comes from France, where he it was named
Escrimeaux (swordsman) and from where it fled, due the persecution of the Huguenots, during the massacre of Saint Bartholomew, on August 24, 1572.
In the lands of Monferrato (Asti province) it has given its name to an area that is still called Regione Scrimaglio and is located on the border between Castelvero County and the Marquis land of Nizza, where the farm and the historical vineyards of Costa del Sole and Valle del Vento are located.
TENUTA OLIM BAUDA is a family-owned winery that produces exceptional wines using sustainable farming practices. The winery is known for its rich history and dedication to the preservation of the local terroir. The wines are characterized by their complexity, elegance, and balanced flavors, reflecting the unique characteristics of the vineyards. The tasting room offers a beautiful setting to experience the wines and learn about the winemaking process. The winery also offers tours of the estate, showcasing the beautiful landscape and vineyards.
The Spertino family has been devoting itself for generations to the cultivation of vines and the vinification of grapes.
Even grandfather Luigi Spertino (who, like him, was called Luigi) grew vines and produced both Barbera and Grignolino.
Their winegrowers tradition continued for four generations.
The company’s commercial breakthrough took place in 1978, when Luigi Spertino decided to bottle all his wine, that coming from the grapes of his own vineyards, as well as that coming from purchased grapes.
Today, in the winery winemaking techniques that combine technological innovation, such as the cold pre–fermentative maceration, is combined with the tradition handed down from generation to generation.
Coppo Winery is a family-owned winery committed to crafting exceptional wines using sustainable viticulture practices. Their grapes are hand-picked and carefully sorted to ensure the highest quality, and their winemaking techniques combine tradition with innovation. The winery produces a range of wines, including Barolo, Barbera, and Moscato d'Asti, each showcasing the unique terroir and varietal characteristics. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the vineyards and cellars, as well as tastings of their award-winning wines.
La Braida is a young company that experiences great synergy, comparisons and enthusiasm which involve family and the staff. It owns 56 hectares for the production of DOCG wines (Barbera, Moscato, Brachetto) and DOC wines (Grignolino, Monferrato Rosso, Langhe Bianco, Langhe Chardonnay).
The agricultural company of the Pasquero house is located in Bricco Gatti, on the top of a hill in the early years of the 900. In line with the local peasant spirit, the Tarabra–Pasquero family cultivated lands of property with mixed cultures and a very high subdivision of the land. All this was enough at the time of an adequate sustenance of a rural family.
Before Tarabra, and then Maggiorino, continue a respectable life made of daily challenges in harmony with nature. Pinin, considered one of the most sage of the village, is remembered for his high stature, also moral, and his mentality of broad views. Maggiorino is a great lover of horses, and in addition to the tow–horses for the rural labor he cultivates his passion for cart–horses and ponies for his children.
The true soul of the company remains, as often happens, Clementina, daughter of Pinin and wife of Maggiorino. She structures and educates the entire household and still follows, now with a reassured eye, the work done by her son Michelangelo.
Michelangelo, Miklo for friends, has always been interested in working at home and in the countryside. The youngest of six brothers, after finishing his studies in Agriculture with specialization in the care and defense of the plants, was geared toward working at home, with particular attention to the organic.
In 1994, therefore, the first real vintage of Hilberg Pasquero wines was produced, a vintage now hard to find. Do not hesitate to come to the winery to taste it (so we can explain certain peculiarities of those years) and, most importantly, taste it again for the last time.
Angelo Rocca is continuing in Barbaresco the work, in the vineayard and in the winery, of the many generations of his family, who started their business at the beginning of the twentieth century.
As a vinegrower and winemaker, he has always tried, with accuracy, to combine and confront tradition with the new proposals of the modern processing and technology.
With this new focus point, Angelo Rocca went on developing his company, first of all from the vinegrowing point of view, leading the current surface cultivated with vines to 18 hectares, located mostly in Barbaresco, but with interesting offshots also in Neive and in the small San Rocco Seno d’Elvio district, in the municipality of Alba, but still within the area of Barbaresco.
Beyond Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, which remains the vine to which Angelo is especially bonded, in the farm Barbera, Dolcetto, Cortese and Chardonnay are also grown. Globally the production is around 106,000 bottles of wine, distributed with scurpololousness in the most exclusive stores and restaurants all over the world.
Family–run company, founded as a winery by father Pasquale, who was one of the first producers of Neive to sell wine in bottles, debuting with his first label in 1974 with the Barbaresco of 1971, the year in which the first of his three daughters was born. Pasquale was a conservative in the processing of the must, but open to new trends and technologies both in the winery and regarding the work in the vineyards. The work in the vineyard was followed exclusively by Pasquale himself, unfortunately departed in September 2007 and, his daughter Ornella, now, with the help of her family, does her best to continue the company management following in her father’s footsteps. The plants in the vineyard are true gems and are visited also by the producers of the area.
The farmhouse is located on top of a hill surrounded by 8 hectares of vineyards of property, in one of the most beautiful and suited areas of Neive. The total production is about 20,000 bottles a year.
Alario Claudio is a small, family-owned winery that produces high-quality, artisanal wines using traditional methods. They focus on sustainable farming practices and hand-harvesting their grapes to create unique and complex flavors. The winery offers a variety of red and white wines, each with their own distinct character and personality, making them a must-try for any wine enthusiast.
Azienda Agricola Sottimano is a family-owned winery that focuses on crafting high-quality wines with respect for nature and tradition. Their vineyards are sustainably farmed and harvested by hand to ensure the best possible flavors and aromas. The winery is known for their elegant and complex Barbaresco and Barolo wines, as well as their fresh and fruity Dolcetto and Barbera varieties. At Azienda Agricola Sottimano, every bottle is a reflection of their passion and dedication to producing exceptional wines.
Since 1997, when Renato Vacca decided to vinify on his own his grapes previously sold to producers of Barbaresco, the denomination was enriched with a new protagonist.
This, thanks not only to the passion of the producer, but also to the vineyards located in their major part in the cru Ovello: limestones with veins of sand with a high content of calcium at 300 meters above sea level, facing south–southwest.
The vines have an average age of 40 years (but some are 70).
From here two wines that we review come (the others are not ready yet): Barbaresco 2004 and the very rich Ovello 2003, near to be awarded with the “5 Grappoli” (“5 Clusters”). They will be talked about in the future years.
Az. Agr. Carlo Giacosa is a family-owned winery that focuses on producing high-quality wines using traditional winemaking techniques. The winery has a strong commitment to sustainability and strives to minimize its environmental impact through sustainable farming practices. The vineyards are carefully tended to and harvested by hand to ensure that only the best grapes are used in the winemaking process. The result is a range of elegant and complex wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.
A family linked to the territory, since the late 50s when Francesco, the father of Bruno Rocca, with his wife Maria Adelaide, moved from the center of Barbaresco to the Rabaj area, where he bought part of the vineyard. Thus began the growth of the company and the abandonment of sharecropping. Bruno, not yet of age, learned to recognize in grapes the true expression of the land and, after the first few decades when the product of the vineyard was sold almost entirely to the producers of Barbaresco, and vinified only in small part, from 1978 decided to make a change in his company. The enthusiasm of the wine market in full development saw as protagonist also the Rabaj Company by Bruno Rocca that, with the sale of wine in bottles, developed its name and image in the Italian and international scene. The philosophy of wine as a natural expression of the territory of Barbaresco was appreciated and the gradual growth led to the purchase of new plots and to the expansion of the winery, to the present day.
Search on the map the best Italian wineries. With this simple tool you have the opportunity to discover the winery that is the nearest to you or to the area you prefer.
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 28 12060
Verduno (Cuneo)
Comm. G.B. Burlotto winehouse is still a family–run firm, where all stages of production, from the vineyard, to the winery, to the commercialization (a total production of around 60,000...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Località Castello di Uviglie 15030
Rosignano Monferrato (Alessandria)
In 1992 the Estate of the Castle was purchased by Simone Lupano, who re–launched vine cultivation – began as well as five centuries before, in 1491, by the Pico–Gonzaga feudatories – in...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Strada Alessandria 67
Nizza Monferrato (Asti)
Francesco Scrimaglio, at the beginning of the twentieth century, began his business as a winegrower, expanded in the 20s by his son Pietro. After the war, his grandchildren Franco and Mario gave...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Via Prata, 50 14045
Incisa Scapaccino (Asti)
TENUTA OLIM BAUDA is a family-owned winery that produces exceptional wines using sustainable farming practices. The winery is known for its rich history and dedication to the preservation of the...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Strada Lea, 505 14047
Mombercelli (Asti)
The Spertino family has been devoting itself for generations to the cultivation of vines and the vinification of grapes.Even grandfather Luigi Spertino (who, like him, was called Luigi) grew vines...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Via Alba, 68 14053
Canelli (Asti)
Coppo Winery is a family-owned winery committed to crafting exceptional wines using sustainable viticulture practices. Their grapes are hand-picked and carefully sorted to ensure the highest...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Loc. Ciappellette I 14030
Rocchetta Tanaro (Asti)
La Braida is a young company that experiences great synergy, comparisons and enthusiasm which involve family and the staff. It owns 56 hectares for the production of DOCG wines (Barbera, Moscato,...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Via Bricco Gatti, 16 12040
Priocca (Cuneo)
The agricultural company of the Pasquero house is located in Bricco Gatti, on the top of a hill in the early years of the 900. In line with the local peasant spirit, the Tarabra–Pasquero family...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Strada Ronchi, 18 12050
Barbaresco (Cuneo)
Angelo Rocca is continuing in Barbaresco the work, in the vineayard and in the winery, of the many generations of his family, who started their business at the beginning of the twentieth...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Cascina Crosa, 2 12050
Neive (Cuneo)
Family–run company, founded as a winery by father Pasquale, who was one of the first producers of Neive to sell wine in bottles, debuting with his first label in 1974 with the Barbaresco of...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Via Santa Croce, 23 12055
Diano d'Alba (Cuneo)
Alario Claudio is a small, family-owned winery that produces high-quality, artisanal wines using traditional methods. They focus on sustainable farming practices and hand-harvesting their grapes...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Località Cottà, 21 12052
Neive (Cuneo)
Azienda Agricola Sottimano is a family-owned winery that focuses on crafting high-quality wines with respect for nature and tradition. Their vineyards are sustainably farmed and harvested by hand...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Strada Ovello, 31 12050
Barbaresco (Cuneo)
Since 1997, when Renato Vacca decided to vinify on his own his grapes previously sold to producers of Barbaresco, the denomination was enriched with a new protagonist. This, thanks not only to the...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Strada Ovello, 9 12050
Barbaresco (Cuneo)
Az. Agr. Carlo Giacosa is a family-owned winery that focuses on producing high-quality wines using traditional winemaking techniques. The winery has a strong commitment to sustainability and...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Strada Rabajà, 60 12050
Barbaresco (Cuneo)
A family linked to the territory, since the late 50s when Francesco, the father of Bruno Rocca, with his wife Maria Adelaide, moved from the center of Barbaresco to the Rabaj area, where he bought...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA