Wine is the expression or, rather, the result of a collaboration among many factors. There’s the climate, which with its micro differences creates peculiar aspects on each ridge of the hills; there’s the soil, which with its composition and layers provides unique characteristics, where the roots sink and entangle; there’s the labor and passion, where strong hands and sweat follow the development of the plants through all their phenological phases.
Boschetto Alta Langa is
Cantina Magliano
We grow vines to make
Wine
DESCRIPTION
A peculiarity of the Altalanga is the high thermal excursion between night/day that helps to express and preserve excellent aromas of the wines. The vineyards are exposed and located on a gently sloping panettone on the SOUTH/SOUTH-EAST side of the Langhe. Monesiglio, the municipality where the vineyards are situated, is considered a mountainous area, which however enjoys a high influence from the nearby Liguria and its sea. Very typical is the wind that blows right along the valley from the sea, called märin which, thanks to the Altare gap or Cadibona hill, sneaks into the valley bringing salty notes along the valley and typical coastal temperatures.
VINEYARD MANAGEMENT
All our vineyards are set up according to the Simonit&Sirch method, four simple rules, controlled branching, continuity of flow, crown cuts, and respect wood!!!
We immediately introduced this methodology because we believe that following and accommodating, through pruning, the natural tendency of the vine to branch is the key to ensuring it a long and healthy life.
Big shoes, FIVI brain
We are Independent Winemakers directly overseeing the entire supply chain from vineyard care, grape processing into wine, to bottling and selling. We are the guardians of authentic viticulture, an expression of the cultures of the territories, carrying values increasingly recognized and appreciated in the wine market. On each of our bottles, you will find the Independent Winemaker’s mark, guaranteeing the values of craftsmanship, territoriality, and sustainability that are the pillars of our work.
Vinum animi speculum
Organic as a philosophy of life and not as a brand
BLANC DE NOIR (CHAMPENOISE METHOD)
PIEMONTE DOC METODO CLASSICO
Grafted vines with French clone, planted in 2018.
Certified organic vineyard management and Simonit&Sirch pruning and conservation system, fertilization exclusively with locally sourced manure from non-intensive farms.
The vineyard is located at 440 m above sea level in Alta Langa, Monesiglio (CN), with a SOUTH-EAST exposure. Strong, loamy/clayey soil, interspersed with sand layers. The red color indicates a high presence of iron oxides and hydroxides. Ascending in the vineyard, the soil lightens to become white marl. Monesiglio has a defined geological era and is part of the ancient Piedmont tertiary basin. In particular, here we find the sandstones of the Rocchetta-Monesiglio formation (Miocene era: Serravallian-Tortonian).
Harvest takes place in late August, with grape selection and thinning of the bunches.
The choice of harvest is made with particular attention to the sugar-acid balance. The base white wine requires a low pH and a sugar content that yields a wine between 10 and 11 alchool percentage.
Vinification takes place in steel tanks on clean must, at a controlled temperature (average 15 degrees) for the entire fermentation. The clean must is racked for maturation on the fine lees, until late spring, where tirage and bottling take place for the secondary fermentation and the following wine aging. We typically choose the maturation period depending on the vintage, which can range from 24, 36 months on the lees.
Light straw yellow color, pleasant in the mouth with good acidity, excellent aromas of flowers, crust of bread, good persistence in the mouth. Fine and persistent bubbles, creamy effect in the mouth.
Corks with DIAM technology.
100% Pinot Noir, Blanc de Noir.
MONT RUSS
PIEMONTE DOC PINOT NOIR
Planted in 2018.
Grapevine with French clone grafted onto American rootstock.
Certified organic vineyard management and Simonit & Sirch pruning and conservation system. Biannual fertilization exclusively with locally sourced manure from NON-intensive farms. The vineyard is located at an average altitude of 420 m above sea level in Alta Langa, in the Monesiglio (CN) municipality. It has a SOUTH/SOUTH-EAST exposure. Soil composed initially of red clayey/loamy soil with a high content of iron oxides and hydroxides. A few meters down, marls begin. This part of Langa has a defined geological era, being part of the ancient Piedmont tertiary basin. Specifically, here we find the sandstones of the Rocchetta-Monesiglio formation (Miocene era: Serravallian-Tortonian).
Harvest at the end of September with selection and thinning of the grapes. Good ripening and sugar yield of the bunches, with a medium-low yield in terms of must volume, due to the very low rainfall during the summer. Vinification in steel tanks with maceration on the skins for the entire fermentation.
Drawing off and transferring of the clean for maturation in tonneaux and barriques of French origin (second passage). Aging for 8/12 months.
Wine with a light and clear ruby red color. Pleasant and soft in the mouth with high drinkability, also due to the medium-low alcohol content (13.5%). Excellent aromas of red berried fruits, such as cherry, raspberry, and strawberry. Good persistence and inclination for good maturation in the bottle.
Corks with DIAM technology.
100% Pinot Noir
ANNOZERO
PIEMONTE DOC RIESLING
Planted in 2018. Grapevine with German clone grafted onto American rootstock. Certified organic vineyard management and Simonit & Sirch pruning and conservation system. Fertilization every other year exclusively with locally sourced manure from NON-intensive farms. Use of cover crop and undersowing when it is needed.
The vineyard is at an average altitude of 440 m above sea level in Alta Langa, in the Monesiglio (CN) municipality. It has a SOUTH/SOUTH-EAST exposure. White Soil from shattered marl, typical of the surface layers. After a few meters of depth, true Langhe layers begins, sandstones alternated to marls.
This part of Langa has a defined geological era and is part of the ancient Piedmont tertiary basin. Specifically, we are in the presence of sandstones and marls from the Rocchetta-Monesiglio formation (Miocene era: Serravallian-Tortonian).
Harvest in early October with selection and thinning of grapes.
Good ripening and sugar yield of the bunches, with a medium-low yield in terms of must volume, due to very low rainfall during the summer. Vinification in steel tanks without maceration on the skins for the entire fermentation, which is carried out cold between 12 and 15°C. Racking of the clean for maturation on fine lees in steel tanks, with controlled temperature (10/12°C), until late spring.
Wine with a light straw yellow color, clear. Pleasant in the mouth with good acidity. Excellent aromas of citrus and hints of hydrocarbon. Notes of green apple. Good persistence in the mouth and inclination for good maturation in the bottle. The beauty of this wine is seeing it evolve over time simply by maturing in the bottle.
Corks with DIAM technology.
100% Riesling Renato
CAMPAI
PIEMONTE DOC ROSSO DOLCETTO
Grafted vines with native Dolcetto clone, original vineyard planted in the 1940s, replanted in 2019.
Certified organic vineyard management and Simonit&Sirch pruning and conservation system, fertilization exclusively with locally sourced manure from non-intensive farms.
The vineyard is situated on flat land at 400 m above sea level in Alta Langa, Monesiglio (CN), facing SOUTH. The soil is very strong, loamy/clayey, reddish in color, indicating the presence of iron oxides and hydroxides. Monesiglio has a defined geological era and is part of the ancient Piedmont tertiary basin. Specifically, here we find the sandstones of the Rocchetta-Monesiglio formation (Miocene era: Serravallian-Tortonian).
Grape selection and thinning, harvest in mid-September, good grape maturation, low yield due to the very low rainfall during the summer and the high compactness of the soil. Vinification in steel on the skins for the entire duration of fermentation, wine maturation in glass-fiber on fine lees for 4/5 months.
Ruby red with violet reflections color, pleasant in the mouth with high drinkability, excellent aromas of violet and flowers, good persistence in the mouth.
Corks with DIAM technology.
100% Dolcetto
SAGRIN
VINO BIANCO NASCETTA
Planted in 2021.
A native Langhe clone vine grafted onto American rootstock.
Certified organic vineyard with Simonit & Sirch pruning and conservation system. Fertilization every other year is exclusively with locally sourced manure from non-intensive farms. Soil managment with cover crop and undersowing.
The vineyard is located at an average altitude of 440 m above sea level in Alta Langa, in the municipality of Monesiglio (CN). It has a south/southeast exposure.
The first layers are a mixed composition of sand, silt, and clay, golden-brown in color, typical of the upper layers, likely also due to ancient river sediment accumulations. After a few meters of depth, the layers of the Monesiglio Formation begins, spacing two typical layer, one reddish sandstone, which generally yield the typical Langa stones, and the other gray marl layers, known as “tufo”.
This part of the Langa has a distinct geological era, forming part of the ancient Piedmont Tertiary Basin. Specifically, here we find sandstones from the Rocchetta-Monesiglio Formation (Miocene geological era: Serravallian-Tortonian).
Harvest in mid September. Good ripening and sugar yield of the bunches, with a medium-low yield in terms of must volume, due to very low rainfall during the summer. Vinification in steel tanks without maceration on the skins for the entire fermentation, which is carried out cold between 12 and 15°C. Racking of the clean for maturation on fine lees in steel tanks, with controlled temperature (10/12°C), until late spring.
A clear, golden yellow wine. Pleasant on the palate with a pleasant acidity. Excellent aromas of citrus and tropical fruit, mineral notes with a pleasantly savory finish. Good persistence on the palate and a clear indication of good bottle aging. Corks with DIAM technology.
100% Nascetta
CARDONERA
PIEMONTE DOC ROSSO NEBBIOLO
Planted in 2022.
A native Langhe clone vine grafted onto American rootstock.
Certified organic vineyard with Simonit & Sirch pruning and conservation system. Fertilization every other year is exclusively with locally sourced manure from non-intensive farms. Soil managment with cover crop and undersowing.
The vineyard is located at an average altitude of 440 m above sea level in Alta Langa, in the municipality of Monesiglio (CN). It has a south/southeast exposure.
The first layers are a mixed composition of sand, silt, and clay, golden-brown in color, typical of the upper layers, likely also due to ancient river sediment accumulations. After a few meters of depth, the layers of the Monesiglio Formation begins, spacing two typical layer, one reddish sandstone, which generally yield the typical Langa stones, and the other gray marl layers, known as “tufo”.
This part of the Langa has a distinct geological era, forming part of the ancient Piedmont Tertiary Basin. Specifically, here we find sandstones from the Rocchetta-Monesiglio Formation (Miocene geological era: Serravallian-Tortonian).
Harvested in early october with selection and thinning of the grapes.
The ripeness and sugar content of the bunches are good, far from the production specifications (we are averaging 60-70 quintals per hectare), with a medium-low must yield (0.55-0.6%).
Vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks with maceration on the skins for the entire fermentation, which is carried out at controlled temperatures between 18 and 24°C.
Cardonera, our Nebbiolo, is then aged in wood, with a mixture of large barrels (20-25 hl) and some second- and third-use tonneaux.
A ruby red light coulour typical of Nebbiolo from high altitude or mountain vineyards. Clear and pleasant on the palate with a pleasant acidity and soft tannins. Excellent aromas of small red fruits and white flowers. Good persistence on the palate and a hint of great maturation in the bottle. Corks with DIAM technology.
100% Nebbiolo
