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June 30, 2026, Nizza Monferrato – A historic milestone for the Piedmontese and Italian wine scene: by decree of the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, the Consorzio del Nizza DOCG (link) was officially recognized on June 22, 2026.
„The Consorzio del Nizza DOCG is Officially BornOn the 26th of May 2026, I had the pleasure of sharing a memorable lunch at Casa Ferlin (link) in Zurich – one of Switzerland’s finest Italian restaurants since 1907 (Gault-Millau even describes it as a century-old Italian institution in a glowing review (link)) – with Davide Gasperini, of Cascina Gilli (link), some wine journalists and Luca Bollati, the Swiss importer (link). This wasn’t just a meal; it was a celebration of Piedmontese winemaking excellence, exceptional cuisine, and the Italian art of far niente – the sweet, deliberate practice of doing nothing but fully savouring the present moment. We tasted some wines from the vintage 2024.
„Savouring Piedmont in ZurichWhen heritage becomes design: the Piedmontese winery unveils a new visual identity for its most iconic winesNizza Monferrato, June 2026 – “We didn’t change the label; we made visible what Bersano has always been.” With these words, Federico Orione, the latest generation of the Bersano (link) family and today at the helm of the company’s sales and marketing activities, introduces the new design of Icons, the collection that brings together Bersano’s most representative wines. The project marks a new chapter in Bersano’s visual identity, bringing to the surface authentic elements of a story that spans almost 120 years.
„Bersano Reimagines its Icons“ weiterlesenFrom the revival of rare varieties to the promotion of Monferrato’s identity: for over forty years, the winery has championed the biodiversity of its territory.
„Malvasia di Schierano, Freisa, and Albugnano: Cascina Gilli and the Uncharted Side of Piedmont“ weiterlesenFrom Agliano Terme, a mineral, linear expression of Nizza DOCG from a single vineyard
Castagnole delle Lanze, April 2026 – Gianni Doglia (link) presents Pontiselli, a new Nizza DOCG made from 100% Barbera, released in a limited run of around 600 bottles. Drawn from a single vineyard, the wine reflects a clear intent: to capture the identity of a specific site within the appellation.
„Pontiselli: Gianni Doglia’s New Nizza DOCG“ weiterlesenOn a golden late-summer morning, we arrived at Cascina Castlèt, nestled among the gentle hills of Costigliole d’Asti. The air carried the promise of autumn mists. We were greeted not by a formal delegation, but by Mariuccia Borio herself – an impressive lady radiating enthusiasm and unstoppable energy, her eyes sparkling with the same fire she has brought to this Cascina since inheriting it from her father in 1970 – and Alice Bianco, the charming head of wine tourism at the estate. Mariuccia Borio produced her 55th vintage in 2025 at the Cascina.
„Cascina Castlèt: The Red Lady’s Quiet Revolution in Costigliole“ weiterlesenWith seven new members, the Board of Directors of the Consorzio presents itself as united and dynamic as it prepares to face new market challenges.
„Consorzio Barbera D’Asti e Vini del Monferrato: Filippo Mobrici to lead a renewed Board of Directors“ weiterlesenIn an era of globalized taste, every choice we make as wine lovers carries weight. Do we follow the well-trodden path, or do we seek out the road less travelled? To choose a wine from Cascina Gilli (link) is to do more than select a beverage; it is to cast a vote for a diverse and rich viticultural future.
„Cascina Gilli: The Alchemists of Monferrato“ weiterlesenThree days. Just three days mid-September in the rolling, sun-drenched hills of Monferrato – a landscape that feels like a secret kept too long from the rest of the world. I came expecting good wine, warm hospitality, maybe a few charming stories. What I found was something far more intoxicating: people. Not just winemakers, but guardians of a living heritage, bound together by a single, relentless passion – the pursuit of excellence in every vine, every harvest, every drop.
„Azienda AccorneroFounded in 1946, the Barbera d’Asti and Monferrato Wines Consortium (link) has been promoting and protecting the excellence of Monferrato wines for over 70 years with the aim of representing the many souls that coexist here. And it does so by starting right from the winemakers – the heart of the area’s winemaking activity – offering them a centralized point of reference and, at the same time, emphasizing the individual peculiarities that make this area unique in the world. A daily commitment that fits into the broader perspective of continuing the work carried out by the communities that have succeeded one another in Monferrato over the centuries and that have been able to harmoniously reconcile winegrowing with the landscape, making it an integral part of it and passing down to the present day a tradition of ever-increasing quality value.
„The BARBERA D’ASTI and MONFERRATO Wines Consortium“ weiterlesen