Tenuta San Mauro

Located in the Northeastern part of Barbaresco near the town of Nieve, the vineyards of Tenuta San Mauro are committed to producing the historical wines of the zone.

Overview

Often overlooked by American consumers, the four villages of Barbaresco have been making incredible wines for generations. Quietly tolling in a hilly landscape that is nothing short of breathtaking, the grower shave cultivated Nebbiolo that is both complex and elegant. Traditionally produced in much smaller quantities than their counter parts in neighboring Barolo, these are wines that represent some of the most exciting found in Italy.

Founded in the early 1920s and operated by the affable Mauro Bianco, the property encompasses some forty hectares of vineyards which include prime parcels in the famous Canova cru. Harvested by hand and crafted in a very traditional manner, the wines produced here are a clonal selection that represent some of the area's best examples of vibrant, layered Nebbiolo. Similar praise is deserved for the estate's Moscato d'Asti, which is produced in very small quantities near Castagnole delle Lanze.