PRODUCER: ACCORNERO REGION:

DESCRIPTION: The northern part of the is where finds its boldest expression. These hills are called the Monferrato, and not far from the town of Vignale, amongst what remains of a multifaceted agriculture, the Accornero is situated in the middle of its artfully planted lots. Barbera is obviously the main performer here, but the di Casorzo has received some good attention through its newly established appellation.

HISTORY : In 1897, the great grandfather of Ermanno Accornero purchased the Ca' Cima farm and laid the foundation for the ongoing tradition. Thus, we do not find overwhelming technology in the Accornero cellar, but solid winemaking experience from many stored in the collective family memory. A Barbera is produced that combines the best of traditional winemaking, with the improvements of modern and clean cellar work.

APPELLATIONS : Barbera del Monferrato, Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese LOCATION : Vignale Monferrato, AL ENOLOGIST : Mario Ronco REGION : Piemonte VITICULTURIST : Owner : Organic HECTARES TOTAL : 22 VARIETALS : Barbera, Grignolino, Malvasia di Casorzo, HECTARES VINEYARD : 22 Freisa, , Cortese, TOT PROD BOTTLES : 100,000 SOIL TYPE : Clay and Sand

BRIGANTINO

VARIETY: 100% Malvasia di Casorzo d’Asti APPELLATION: Malvasia di Casorzo DOC TOTAL PRODUCTION: 15,000 bottles VINEYARD ALTITUDE: 308 meters AGING : 3 months stainless steel TIME: 3-4 days VINIFICATION METHOD: Classic

BRICCO BOSCO

VARIETY: 100% Grignolino APPELLATION: Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC TOTAL PRODUCTION: 15,000 bottles VINEYARD ALTITUDE: 306 meters AGING : 7 months stainless steel, 2 months in bottle MACERATION TIME: 4-7 days VINIFICATION METHOD: Classic

BRICCO BOSCO VIGNE VECCHIA

VARIETY : 100% Grignolino APPELLATION : Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC TOTAL PRODUCTION : 1,500 bottles VINEYARD ALTITUDE : 306 meters AGING : 1 month stainless steel, 30 months in tonneaux, 24 months in bottle MACERATION TIME: 20 days VINIFICATION METHOD: Classic

CAMPOMORO

VARIETY: 80% Barbera APPELLATION: Piemonte Barbera DOC TOTAL PRODUCTION: 40,000 bottles VINEYARD ALTITUDE: 300 meters AGING : 4 months stainless steel, 6 months bottle MACERATION TIME: 15 days VINIFICATION METHOD: Classic

GIULIN

VARIETY: 100% Barbera del Monferrato APPELLATION: Barbera del Monferrato DOC TOTAL PRODUCTION: 40,000 bottles VINEYARD ALTITUDE: 300 meters AGING : 2 months stainless steel, 5 months barrique, 4 months in bottle MACERATION TIME: 15 days VINIFICATION METHOD: Classic

BRICCO BATTISTA

VARIETY: 100% Barbera APPELLATION: Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOC TOTAL PRODUCTION: 12,000 bottles VINEYARD ALTITUDE: 300 meters AGING : 1 month stainless steel, 20 months barrique, 12 months in bottle MACERATION TIME: 15-20 days VINIFICATION METHOD: Classic

CENTENARIO

VARIETY : 100% Cabernet Sauvignon APPELLATION : Monferrato Rosso DOC TOTAL PRODUCTION : 5400 bottles VINEYARD ALTITUDE : 300 meters AGING : 18 months tonneaux, 6 months bottle MACERATION TIME: 15-20 days VINIFICATION METHOD: Classic