Tenuta Montemagno

One of Monferrato's top estates, Tenuta Montemagno has chosen to dedicate itself to the production of great wine.

Overview

A network of picturesque hill-top villages in the province of Asti, the Monferrato district has long been home to some of Piemonte's most elegant wines. The growers here have proven that the zone's terroir has the versatility to produce a variety of great wines. Some of Italy's greatest examples of Barbera can be found here, but the area is also home to several ancient varieties that deserve greater attention. The most important of these grapes are Grignolino and (produced in a more limited geographical area) Ruche.

The brainchild of inventor and businessman Tiziano Barea, the estate is committed to operating as a sustainable winery. Production in the 15 hectares of vineyards ranges from the traditional (Grignolino and Barbera d'Asti, Malvasia di Casorzo, and 2 brilliant Ruche) to the trendy (Timorasso and Sauvignon Blanc). Everything is manipulated by hand, all with a fanatic attention to detail. These are wines that combine passion and art.