The Ca’ dei Mandorli wine reflects both the true characteristics of its origin and a philosophy: considering wine as a product of a territory that hai its best expression in the vineyards and their grapes.

The names of the Ca’ dei Mandorli’s wines come from the vineyards where the grapes are grown; these names have been found in old cadastral maps or in the memory of the metayers that keep all the charm of long standing traditions: “La Bellalda”, perhaps referring to a pretty peasant girl, has always produced Barbera; “Rujà”, exposed to the dew, produces Dolcetto; “Dei Giari”, gravely land, provides the Moscato; “Pian dei Ronchi”, a plateau populated by people called Ronchi, is Chardonnay; and the “Donne dei Boschi”, a most fanciful name for the women working in the spinning mill, is a Brachetto vineyard..

Sparkling wine obtained from Brachetto grapes according to the short Charmat method. This renowned aromatic grape is carefully cultivated with an innovative attitude in order to obtained a Brut Rosé Sparkling wine of excellent quality. The birthplace of the rosé sparkling wine Cà dei Mandorli is the area of the borough of Ricaldone.

Fine, with an aroma of roses, rose-coloured, pleasantly sparkling with a captivating and tasty finish.

 

Our vineyard is located on a south-west facing hill, in the heart of the Gavi DOCG production area, in a magnificent natural amphitheater. In this area, the sun shines uninterruptedly all day long and its grapes are carefully grown in order to reach the right level of ripeness and yield. From these grapes we create our Gavi DOCG according to special winemaking techniques which favour the extraction of more distinct and delicate aromas.

It shows its personality both in colour and in bouquet, with scents of toasted bread, vanilla, white flowers and mandarin. On the palate the acidity is balanced by a remarkably sweet fruit taste.

 

Our Dolcetto d’Acqui boasts a history of nearly 50 years. The grapes come from several old vineyards in the area best suited to the cultivation of this traditional grape variety. It is the classic wine to enjoy with everyday meals and his production is limited, depending on the weather conditions, to about 10,000 bottles.

Limpid purple shades, fruity and deceiving perfume, dry, wellbalanced flavour, complemented by its typical almond aroma.

 

Barbera Ca’ dei Mandorli is grown in the privileged site occupied by the Bellalda vineyard. Bellalda is the name of the plateau situated on the borders between the boroughs of Cassine and Maranzana. The image of a buxom peasant girl with fascinating charm has purposely been associated with a Barbera vineyard full of attractively juicy bunches of grapes, which are now richer in volume thanks to low yields

Deep ruby red colour, explosive bouquet of cerry and plum jam. It is full and lingering
on the palate.

 

Following the road that borders with the upper part of the Sorti wood, we come to the “la Bellalda” barbera vineyard, in a sunny, well-exposed positions on the high plateau. This is the most suitable vineyard. In years particularly favourable to ageing in Slavonian oak barrels, its grapes take on the form of the black labelled Bellalda Oro.

Deep ruby red coloured with superbly rich flesh, great alcoholic potential, nice smoothness and a balanced spicy nose.

 

The birthplace of the Brachetto d’Acqui Ca’ dei Mandorli is the estate “Le Donne dei Boschi”, on the borders of the age-old forest “Bosco delle Sorti”, located between the boroughs of Cassine and Maranzana. The wine label depicts and carries the name of the old spinning mill located nearby.

Fine, with an aroma of roses, a purple red colour and a pleasant, light sparkle with a captivating and tasty finish.

 

In all writings of Piedmontese oenology regarding the moscato grape, two important areas for its production are mentioned: Canelli and Strevi. Cascina Mezzane is situated on the border between the boroughs of Ricaldone and Strevi, where in the Giari vineyard this aromatic grape is at its very best, creating an excellent moscato.

A splendid richness of perfumes, an intense bouquet with fresh notes of mint, sage and honey, complemented by a captivating and splendidly sustained, sparkling effect on the palate.

In all writings of Piedmontese oenology regarding the moscato grape, two important areas for its production are mentioned: Canelli and Strevi. Cascina Spiotta is situated on the border between the boroughs of Sessame and Canelli, where this aromatic grape is at its very best, creating an excellent Asti.

A splendid richness of perfumes, an intense bouquet with notes of sage and honey, complemented by a captivating and splendidly sustained, sparkling effect on the palate.

 

Moscato Passito. The sparse bunches with amber-coloured grapes of vineyards situated in the Bagnario Valley (Slow Food Presidium) were harvested late, in the middle of autumn, in order to obtain a passito wine which should be measured out with priceless joy.

Gold coloured, this well-balanced wine has a clean scent of dried fruit and a rich,
aromatic nose.


Ca' dei Mandorli Famiglia Ricagno, viticoltori dal 1888
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