Il Cascinone was acquired by leading Piemonte producer Araldica in 1999 - an exceptional estate in the Monferrato hills which has undergone extensive restoration and replanting. Now around 70ha of the total 102ha are in full production, with the warmer, southwest-facing slopes used to grow Barbera, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon - whilst the northeast slopes are ideal for more aromatic varieties Brachetto and Moscato, along with Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.
The 'Il Cascinone' range (and part of the Alasia range) is produced with grapes sourced from Araldica’s most prized vineyards, both on the estate itself and from other selected sites. This includes the further d'Annona vineyard in the village of Fontanile - purchased by Claudio Manera in 1998. This south-west facing vineyard is a source of premium quality Barbera, from vines over 60 years old. Grapes from d'Annona are brought to Il Cascinone for vinification.
All harvesting at Il Cascinone and d'Annona is by hand. The Araldica winemaking team of Claudio Manera, Lella Burdese and Carlo Manera oversee all production.
Production at Il Cascinone has obtained the SQNPI trademark - Sistema di Qualità Nazionale di Produzione Integrata (National Quality System of Integrated Crop Management). Wines and vintages that are now fully compatible with this system have a bee symbol on the label, which guarantees that each phase of production has complied with the strict parameters of integrated crop management. In other words, it is sustainable and eco-compatible, certified by an independent third party.
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Azienda Agricola Il Cascinone
Piemonte, Italy
From Tenuta Il Cascinone, this single estate Nebbiolo has an appealing and early-drinking style.
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Azienda Agricola Il Cascinone
Piemonte, Italy
Excellent Pinot Noir from the cooler slopes of Il Cascinone. Distinctly varietal but with the struct...
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Azienda Agricola Il Cascinone
Piemonte, Italy
The rare Slarina grape is native to the Monferrato hills of eastern Piemonte and almost disappeared ...
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Azienda Agricola Il Cascinone
Piemonte, Italy
A structured, plummy Merlot from a 2.5 hectare plot on the Il Cascinone estate that punches well abo...
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Azienda Agricola Il Cascinone
Piemonte, Italy
Proper grown-up, textural Chardonnay from the Campo Fiorito vineyard, a 5 hectare north-east facing ...
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Azienda Agricola Il Cascinone
Piemonte, Italy
Sublime Barbera; at last this varietal is gaining the recognition it deserves.
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Azienda Agricola Il Cascinone
Piemonte, Italy
Crocera is a perfect fresh juicy red which over-delivers on everything from seductive spicy notes to...
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Azienda Agricola Il Cascinone
Piemonte, Italy
A dry, mineral and textured Riesling that shows the potential for the variety in Piemonte.
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Azienda Agricola Il Cascinone
Piemonte, Italy
The d'Annona vineyard is owned by Claudio Manera and his wife Lella - and it is here that they live....
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Azienda Agricola Il Cascinone
Piemonte, Italy
A delicious Chiaretto from the heart of Piemonte which is sure to give any hardened Francophile a co...
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Azienda Agricola Il Cascinone
Piemonte, Italy
From Il Cascinone's prized hilltop Camillona site, this Sauvignon has ripe fruit with delicate elder...
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Azienda Agricola Il Cascinone
Piemonte, Italy
We can't recommend this enough. A beautifully balanced dessert wine, lovingly crafted, and an absolu...
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Azienda Agricola Il Cascinone
Piemonte, Italy
Classic barrique-aged Barbera d'Asti Superiore from the oldest vineyards of the Il Cascinone estate...
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