Cascina Alberta

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Cascina Alberta 〰️

Cascina Alberta is a family-run organic winery in Treiso, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy, managed by brothers Francesco and Luca Guermani. Located in the Barbaresco DOCG area, the estate spans 19 hectares, with 9 hectares of vineyards in the Giacone and Serragrilli crus, producing ~30,000–40,000 bottles annually of Nebbiolo, Barbera, Riesling, and Moscato. Certified organic since 2019 (pesticide-free since 2012), the winery crafts elegant, low-intervention wines labeled as Barbaresco DOCG, Langhe DOC, Barbera d’Alba, or Moscato d’Asti. The renovated 18th-century farmhouse offers 7 modern suites, a restaurant, and wine tastings, set amidst white marl soils and UNESCO-protected hills. Part of the Langa In collective, Cascina Alberta emphasizes sustainable viticulture and hospitality, with wines exported to Europe, the US, and Asia.

Winemaking Philosophy

  • Organic Viticulture: Certified organic since 2019, with conversion starting in 2012, the 9-hectare vineyards feature 40–60-year-old vines on calcareous white marl soils at ~350m altitude. No synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers are used; only sulfur and copper sprays are applied. Manual harvesting and biodiversity (meadows, orchards, forests) ensure healthy grapes. The Giacone cru (south-facing, limestone-rich) yields structured Barbaresco, while Serragrilli adds elegance.

  • Low-Intervention Winemaking: Minimal cellar intervention, using stainless steel, oak barrels, and terracotta amphorae (noted in reviews for Riesling). Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, minimal sulfites (30–50 mg/L), and no fining or filtration for most wines. Reds (Barbaresco Giacone, Serragrilli, Langhe Nebbiolo) age 24–36 months in oak, balancing tannin and fruit. Whites (Langhe Riesling, Moscato d’Asti) and rosato are fresh and unfiltered, with Riesling occasionally macerated in amphorae. Wines are pure, elegant, and terroir-driven, reflecting Langhe’s marly soils.

  • Terroir: White marl soils and 350m altitude impart minerality and structure, akin to Burgundy’s limestone but distinct with Langhe’s Nebbiolo focus. The Giacone cru’s calcareous soils enhance Barbaresco’s intensity.

  1. Background

    • Founders: Francesco and Luca Guermani, third-generation vintners, inherited the estate from their family, with roots in Treiso’s Giacone cru. Francesco oversees winemaking, while Luca manages hospitality. Their organic conversion (2012–2019) reflects a commitment to sustainability.

    • Vision: To produce authentic, elegant wines with minimal intervention, paired with immersive hospitality (suites, restaurant). The Langa In collective promotes Langhe’s terroir, similar to SoloRoero (Oggero, Fornace).

 

Where to Find Cascina Alberta Wines

Direct from the Winery & Online Retailers (International)

Cascina Alberta Wine Shop (Official) The official online shop for Cascina Alberta. They offer various wines and wine packs directly from the winery.
Astor Wines & Spirits (US) A prominent New York-based retailer that ships to many US states. They often stock Cascina Alberta Barbaresco and Barbera.
The Simple Wine (US) US online retailer that carries a selection of Cascina Alberta wines.
WineYou (Italy) Italian online retailer with various Cascina Alberta wines.
Cask Cartel (US) Online marketplace that partners with a network of licensed retailers; may list Cascina Alberta wines, check availability.

Other Retailers & Resources

Wine-Searcher.com An excellent global tool for finding specific wines and where they are sold. Search for "Cascina Alberta" to see current merchant listings worldwide.
The Grape Reset Provides information on Cascina Alberta and often mentions retailers or key wines.
Decanter World Wine Awards Stockists Decanter lists some stockists globally where award-winning wines (including Cascina Alberta's) can be found, like SHIBATA-YA Co Ltd in Japan.
**Italian Wine Specialists:** Look for wine shops that specialize in Italian wines, particularly those from Piedmont and the Langhe region (Barbaresco, Barolo, Barbera, Nebbiolo). These shops are most likely to carry Cascina Alberta.
**Organic/Biodynamic Focus:** Cascina Alberta is organically farmed. Retailers that focus on organic or biodynamic wines may also be good places to check.