Cascina Boccaccio

Origins & Estate

Cascina Boccaccio is a historic winery based in Tagliolo Monferrato, in the hills that connect Piedmont to Liguria. The estate was founded in 1875 by Celso Boccaccio and has been handed down through generations.

Today, it is run by Roberto Porciello and Ileana Boccaccio, who continue the family tradition with a commitment to organic, artisanal viticulture. The estate covers about 7 hectares of vineyards, alongside woodland and fallow land to support biodiversity.

Terroir & Viticulture

• Location: Ovada zone of southern Piedmont, influenced by breezes from nearby Liguria.

• Climate: marine winds moderate temperatures and reduce disease pressure.

• Soils: limestone and clay, lending structure and minerality to the wines.

• Farming: organic and partly biodynamic, with all vineyard work done manually.

Winemaking

• Grapes: focus on Dolcetto (Dolcetto di Ovada), Barbera, and Cortese.

• Cellar: use of stainless steel, cement, and oak barrels for fermentation and aging.

• Special Feature: an underground cave (Infernot) carved into the rock, used as a natural cellar for cool storage and aging.

• Philosophy: minimal intervention, spontaneous fermentations, and restrained use of sulfur.

Wine Style

The wines are expressive of Ovada’s Dolcetto and Barbera: structured, elegant, fresh, and mineral-driven, with authenticity at the core.