For four generations, Cascina Chicco has made the decision to cultivate and vinify the best vines of Roero and the Langhe. A choice of the most privileged areas, which over the years, has let us identify the best vines to express the unique interpretation of each terroir.
Today, Cascina Chicco oversees over 50 hectares of the most historic vineyards of Canale, Vezza d’Alba, Castellinaldo, Castagnito, and recently, Monforte d’Alba, where wine is made from two historic and prestigious crus: Ginestra and Castelletto.
Ginestra is located in the township of Monforte d’Alba - Piedmont - Italy.
Southwest and western exposure. Zone is particularly well-suited and known for producing great wines; in 1800, Fantini noted it was a land capable of producing
Barolo wines of “a superior excellence.”
The soil is clayey-calcareous.
In this vineyard, yield per vine does not exceed 1 kg, so the vines undergo two thinnings, one at the beginning of August and one at the end of the month. Harvest is done by hand by vineyard workers who are specialized in the work. After crushing, alcoholic fermentation is carried out for about 15 days in small, stainless steel tanks with repeated pump-overs for adequate color extraction.
Maceration continues after fermentation for a total period of 40-45 days. Tasting notes: an elegant and very pleasing wine to the nose and to the palate, it is persistant with its smoothness and good, tight tannins. Dishes: be paired with almost any dish.
Recommended serving temperature: 18° C.
After, the wine rests in Slavonia oak barrels of 2,000-2,500-5,000 liters before being transferred, once again, to stainless steel tanks. After about 7 years form the harvest, the wine is ready to be put on the market.
Awards :
2021 93/100 I Vini di Veronelli
2020 93/100 Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
2020 94/100 Wine Enthusiate
2020 93/100 Wine Spectator
Vivino 4.5
