San Biagio Wine Estate: our vineyards
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Bricco San Biagio
Area of origin: Bricco San Biagio - La Morra. Sanctus Blaxius*: historical toponym already reported in the municipal land registry of 1477; until the fifteenth century the homonymous church and manor castle stood here (ecclesia et castrum Sancti Blaxii) now disappeared, the strong point of Marcenasco.
Magnificent and important, our Bricco San Biagio vineyard is characterized by the exclusive presence in La Morra of the Sandstones of Diano d'Alba, by the excellent exposure and by the particular basin shape that allows you to capture heat by retaining it during the night. It lies on the homonymous hilltop which stands rounded as a strategic point of the territory and can be recognized from afar by the large oak that stands out in the centre and which distinguishes the oldest part intended for Barolo RISERVA.
Exposure: East – South-East
Average altitude: 270 m above sea level
Year of planting: 1965
Soil: Sandstones of Diano d'Alba and marginally Sant'Agata Fossil and Sandy Marls
*A. Gambera, B. Molino, La Morra fra Quattrocento e Cinquecento, vol. II, I toponimi, Agorà e Comune di La Morra, 2019
Products obtained:
Capalot
Area of origin: Capalot - La Morra. Beautiful and extensive vineyard located on the imposing hill of La Morra, from where you have the impression of being on a large terrace overlooking a sea of vineyards, which change shape and colour according to the processing and the seasons. The very sunny exposure and the high temperature changes guarantee a generous aromatic heritage.
Given the good vegetative energy that characterizes this sub-area, laborious summer leaf removal and thinning operations are crucial to ensure optimal ripening of the very valuable small bunches
Exposure: East
Average altitude: 390 m above sea level
Year of planting: 1960-2021
Soil: Laminated Sant'Agata marls interspersed with layers of sandstone and conglomerates with small fossil finds, proving the marine sedimentary origin, in fact the historic toponym "Pria" once corresponded to the term "Pietra". Among the marls there is also occasionally the presence of alluvial soil residues in the Conglomerates of La Morra
Products obtained:
Rocchettevino
Area of origin: Rocchettevino - La Morra. Ronchetovinum*, a historic toponym already reported in the municipal land registry of 1477; it dominates the entire panorama of the Langhe. The very sunny exposure and the high temperature changes guarantee a generous Barolo, well-structured and with extraordinary elegance in aromas and gustatory richness.
Exposure: East
Average altitude: 370 m above sea level
Year of planting: 1998
Soil: Laminated fossil Sant'Agata marl
*A. Gambera, B. Molino, La Morra fra Quattrocento e Cinquecento, vol. II, I toponimi, Agorà e Comune di La Morra, 2019
Product obtained:
Galina
Area of origin: Galina – La Morra. Galina is one of the smallest and rarest designations; it is the continuation of the Bricco Chiesa sub-area, which, descending towards the Roggeri, acquires a hilly conformation in a basin, particularly suited for prolonged daily exposure to the sun.
Cultivated with Michet, a now rare sub-variety of Nebbiolo, qualitatively very valuable, it produces important wines with a surprising bouquet.
Exposure: South-East
Average altitude: 290 m above sea level
Year of planting: 2011
Soil: Laminated fossil Sant'Agata marl
Product obtained:
San Rocco
Area of origin: San Rocco - Serralunga d'Alba. The vineyard from which we obtain the homonymous Barolo San Rocco is located, running alongside the road, in the highest part of the long main ridge of Serralunga d'Alba.
Exposure: south-west
Average altitude: 300 m above sea level
Year of planting: 2002
Soil: Typical fossil Sant'Agata marl
Product obtained:
Sorano
Area of origin: Sorano - Serralunga d'Alba. Obtained from the vineyards located below the hamlet that overlooks Diano d'Alba from the main ridge.
Exposure: south-east
Average altitude: 280 m above sea level
Year of planting: 2002
Soil: Typical fossil Sant'Agata marl
Product obtained:
Montersino
Area of origin: Montersino in the municipalities of Alba (San Rocco Seno d'Elvio) and Treiso. The vineyard is located at the top of the steep hill, allowing a high planting density; well-sunny and usually very ventilated, it guarantees optimal ripening of the grapes.
Exposure: South
Average altitude: 380 m above sea level
Year of planting: 2003
Soil: Lequio Formations - Sant'Agata Fossil – Sandy Marls
Product obtained:
Roncaglia Soprana
Area of origin: Roncaglia Soprana – La Morra. The Roncaglia vineyard is located at an altitude of about 400 meters, at the top of the hill; With a south-east position, it remains under the sun all day and is characterized by strong temperature changes and the resulting blend of different terrains that compose it.
Roncaglia has also been known since the Middle Ages (Ronchalia) for the discovery of a tombstone of a Roman legionary.
Exposure: South-East
Average altitude: 400 m above sea level
Year of planting: 2002
Soil: Laminated fossil Sant'Agata marls of marine origin and partly those with fluvial contributions such as La Morra Conglomerates, the Vena del Gesso Formation and the Cassano Spinola Formation characterizing the neighboring lands.
Product obtained:
Roggeri
Area of origin: Roggeri – La Morra. The small Roggeri vineyard, located at a lower altitude, with a gentler slope, extends along the road that leads to the homonymous hamlet.
Exposure: East
Average altitude: 263 m above sea level
Year of planting: 2011
Soil: Laminated fossil Sant'Agata marl
"Castlas"
Area of origin: Roddì. The vineyard climbs the entire hill known by the toponym "Castlas" and continues along its ridge; This area has always been known for the production of very fragrant and fruity wines thanks to the particular composition of the soil and the excellent exposure.
Exposure: South-East
Average altitude: 230 m above sea level
Year of planting: 2020
Soil: Sant'Agata Siltose marl of marine origin and partly with fluvial contribution.
Products obtained:
“Luc - Dronera”
Area of origin: Verduno. These two vineyards are located beneath the slopes of Verduno, on the border of the descending part of the municipality of La Morra overlooking Santa Vittoria. Always been planted with vines, they are known by the dialectal names "LUC" and "DRONERA"; The gentle sloping position ensures good light exposure throughout the day which, combined with the particular composition of the soil, characterizes the production of very savoury and fruity wines.
Exposure: East
Average altitude: 260 m above sea level
Year of planting: 2018
Soil: Cassano Spinola Formation of fluvial or lagoon origin and partly of the Vena del Gesso Formation characterizing the neighboring soils