Amalia Battaglia and Sandro Barosi arrived at Cascina Corte on the hills of Dogliani in the Piemont in 2001. After their highspeed life in Turin, one look at the abandoned vineyards and buildings of Cascina Corte and it was love at first sight. Sandro left his job running transplant logistics at a hospital and purchased the vineyards and buildings to start a new life with his family. Cascina Corte is an organic farm and vineyard named after the farm house at its center, which dates back to the middle of the 17th century. The vines date back to the 40s and 50s. In 2002 they replanted 1.5 ha of Nebbiolo and Barbera. In the vines, the vineyard is organic, using biodynamic tools as well. They sow legumes in alternating rows, which fix nitrogen in the soil, to help maintain its health and life. After flowering, the leguminous plants are shredded and mulched back into the soil to enrich carbon content. They produce 15,000 bottles total.
Certification: Certified ICEA organic.
Dolcetto di Dogliani:
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Age of Vines: 60-70 years.
Yields: 45 hl/ha for 7,500 bottles.
Pruning Method:
Soil: Limestone and Tufaceo.
Varietals: Dolcetto
Vinification Method: Harvest the second week of Septembre. Fermentation and aging 10 months in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting Note: Raspberry, blueberries, blackberries, fresh cherries and pepper, warm, soft harmonic. Balanced persistance. Classic.
Piemonte Barbera:
Age of Vines: 60-70 years.
Yields: 5,500 bottles produced.
Pruning Method:
Soil: Limestone and Tufaceo.
Varietals: Barbera.
Vinification Method: Harvest the third week in September. Fermented in stainless steel. Aged for 6 months in large barrels.
Tasting Note: Lots of lush cherries and blackberry with hints of leather and minerality. Refined tannins with zippy acidity. Intense aromas and complexity. Long finish.
