1. family estate in Barbaresco - Piemonte

Four generations tell the story of Albino Rocca winery, it is a winemaking tradition that we continue through our own work yet is guided by those who preceded us; our grandfather Albino and our father Angelo Rocca.

Today, as in the past, we are constantly in search of the highest quality wines that express the characteristics, purity and elegance that are so recognizably linked with the territory of Barbaresco.

BRICCO CARLINA  - Barolo Duo in Grinzane Cavour

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CAMILLA SCAVINO - Barolo girl

BCompany founded in 1924 by Bartolomeo Borgogno, great-grandfather of the current owner Alex who, together with his father Dario, vinified the grapes of their vineyards. After 5 generations, in part, the vineyards were renewed while those of the Barolo's nebbioli remained intact and immaculate. Over time, work methods have been updated both in the vineyard and in the cellar, paying careful care to pruning, thinning, harvesting and controlled fermentations. 

Today the company produces a total of about circa 20,000 bottles a year. With about two hectares of Nebbiolo da Barolo between the municipalities of Castiglione Falletto with Barolo Altenasso and Barolo Fiasco and the municipality of Barolo with Barolo San Lorenzo up on the Cannubi's hill. The rest of the facilities give us our main DOCs such as Dolcetto d'Alba, Barbera d'Alba, Langhe Nebbiolo and Langhe Rosso. 

We turn our greatest attention to our vineyards, we believe that respect for nature is fundamental to our work. 

A careful and scrupulous eye in the cellar is essential to maintain intact essence and expression of our territories.

Corino Giovanni is a family business based in La Morra, UNESCO world heritage, in the middle of Langhe.

We're an historical winery and our first traces in Annunziata (hamlet of La Morra) are from 1952, when Celeste, grandfather of the actual owner Giualino, moved with wife and kids to work as a sharecropper. At the time we were a mixed farm and we cultivated vineyards but also other fruits and we were breeding animals as well.

The focus on vineyards came few years later, when Giovanni, son of Celeste, even if most of the grapes were sold and just a small part was vinified for relatives and friends. In the mid of 1980's Giuliano started to work in the farm and bottled the first hectolitres of Barolo.

 1987 is a year of change for the winery: we started a new path of winemaking, we kept the tipicity of Barolo but we started making the first selection of the grapes in the vineyard, short maceration with controlled temperature and ageing in small barrels (barriques) aiming at the best possbile quality. Despite that for few years we kept selling a part of the grapes to have money to invest in winery equipment, that was happening until 1995 when we vinified the whole production. From that moment we started to grow thanks to our constant research of quality and will to get better year by year.

Nowadays the winery is run by Giuliano with his wife Stefania and the children Veronica and Andrea. The whole family is involved in the entire production process: from the work in vineyards to the selling, passing through the vnification and winery works.

Our surface of land is 9.5 ha, all in La Morra area, cultivated only with indigenous variety such as Barbera and Nebbiolo with a total production of 50 thousands bottle/year.

Our production filosophy is based on simple principles as respect of nature with a carefull interest on consumer's health and ours since we work vineyards in first hand. Vinification processes happen with the greatest attention on the expression of the terroir since we want to represent in the best way the combination between our land, human and vines.

One destination, two unique paths. In 2018, these two paths crossed in a serendipitous meeting between Curt Frasca, an Italian-American entrepreneur, passionate about Barbera and the Nizza Monferrato zone, and Matteo Gerbi, an esteemed local winemaker. 

Born and raised in Asti, Matteo’s reputation for producing elegant, terroir-expressive wines comes from his vast experience in some of the Langhe’s most iconic wineries. Now Frasca’s Winemaker and Director, he leads the shared vision of discovering the untapped potential of Barbera and the Nizza Monferrato zone, ultimately paving the way for Frasca La Guaragna.

Our property consists of 22 hectares, embracing the municipalities of Nizza Monferrato, Agliano Terme and Moasca. The heart is La Guaragna Estate, where the new cellar is going to be built. 

Our vineyards have been selected with patience to enhance the different characteristics of our territory. We manage them with care and passion, to respect the Earth and Man.

Une destination, deux parcours uniques. En 2018, ces deux chemins se sont croisés lors d'une rencontre fortuite entre Curt Frasca, un entrepreneur italo-américain passionné par Barbera et la zone de Nizza Monferrato, et Matteo Gerbi, un vigneron local réputé.

Né et élevé à Asti, Matteo Gerbi est réputé pour produire des vins élégants et expressifs du terroir grâce à sa vaste expérience dans certaines des caves les plus emblématiques des Langhe. Aujourd'hui vigneron et directeur de Frasca, il mène la vision commune de découvrir le potentiel inexploité de Barbera et de la zone de Nizza Monferrato, ouvrant finalement la voie à Frasca La Guaragna.

Notre propriété se compose de 22 hectares, englobant les communes de Nizza Monferrato, Agliano Terme et Moasca. Le cœur est le domaine de La Guaragna, où la nouvelle cave va être construite.

Nos vignobles ont été sélectionnés avec patience pour mettre en valeur les différentes caractéristiques de notre territoire. Nous les gérons avec soin et passion, dans le respect de la Terre et de l'Homme.

ALPINE FAMILY ROOTS

Deep in the heart of Piedmont, at the foothills of the Cottian Alps near the French border, our story is rooted in a passion that still resonates through our vineyards today.

Founded in 2010 by a family devoted to preserving the authentic expression of its land, L’Autin brings together time-honoured traditions, a modern vision, youthful energy, and a distinctive feminine leadership. Our commitment to organic viticulture and sustainable winemaking shapes every decision — from vineyard to bottle.

Each wine is a tribute to our mountains, our heritage, and the people who continue this journey with dedication and heart.

We are a family of VINEGROWERS and WINEMAKERS BETWEEN LANGHE and MONFERRATO SINCE 1940. 

From our 42 Ha of vineyards between LANGHE and MONFERRATO we mainly grow typical grapes like Moscato, Brachetto, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Arneis and some international ones like Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon. 

Our main appellation: Canelli Moscato Docg, Barbera d'Asti docg, Nizza Docg Riserva, Alta Langa Docg Methode Classique, etc..

We will be also present at the TRE BICCHIERI GRAND TASTING with our 3 bicchieri prized CANELLI DOCG MOSCATO TENUTA DEL FANT, and the Barbera d'Asti Docg Lurei and Langhe Doc Arneis. 

You can reach us for further information at tenuta@ilfalchetto.com