WINERY REVIEW: BERSANO The winery Bersano s history begins in the early years of the last century in Nizza Monferrato, the heart of the Barbera d Asti area. In 1935 Arturo Bersano, a rare man for intelligence and culture, went to become the winery s general manager, which until then was family-run. The adventure began in the world of wine with the acquisition of Cascina Cremosina. It is on this hill that Arturo, enchanted by the beauty of the place, took the decision to undertake the career of winemaker and producer. Thanks to his work, territory and vineyard, the quality of wine and the grapes, immediately become the distinctive characteristics of the House. Arturo s motto if you want to drink well, get yourself a vineyard, which as a true pioneer would follow throughout his life, will prove to be an inexhaustible source of inspiration. It was in 1964 when Arturo created the brotherhood of Bagna Cauda, one of the first associations that protect piedmontese food and wines. With the establishment of the famous Premio Paisan Vignaiolo they have been awarded among the greatest men and women of Italian culture from the second post-war to the present day. In over thirty years, the Massimelli and Soave families, owners of the Casa Vinicola, had consolidated an impressive reality of farms where, without forgetting the strength of the traditions, quality grapes are produced making Bersano one of the most important wineries in Piedmont. Almost a century has passed since Arturo linked the name Bersano to three great piedmontese vines: Barbera, Nebbiolo and Brachetto. Since then the winemaking techniques have been refined, the equipment ensures more and more refined controls, but the ways and

and times for making wine have not changed. From soft pressing of the grapes to fermentation, until maturing and refinement, each operation is performed in full respect of tradition. In the footsteps of Arturo particular attention has always been reserved for the woods for aging, a real company asset. Their impressive cellars contain large Slavonian oak barrels, a rare and precious essence, and French oak tonneaux from Allier that, thanks to constant temperature and humidity, guarantee the wine optimal conditions for refining and aging. The Estate Cremosina covers about twelve hectares. Headquarter of the ancient Palazzo dei Conti della Cremosina, it is located in the heart of the Nizza Monferrato district, universally recognized as the cradle of production of Barbera d Asti. It is said that, thanks to the beauty and charm of the place, it was on this hill that Arturo Bersano made the decision to abandon a promising career as a lawyer to undertake the profession of viticulturist and producer. Clayey limestone soil with south, south-west exposure. The generous exposure and climate, combined with the geological characteristics, generate a unique micro-terroir that is ideal for ripening grapes. From this optimal mix comes a very typical Barbera, complex and well structured, suitable for a long aging. The Estate Generala covers about fifty-three hectares in the municipality of Agliano Terme, in the area once referred to as Asteggiana. This wine region, between Langhe and Monferrato, lives in these years an authentic renaissance and was bought in 1995 with the desire

to experience a territory by tradition different from that of classic Barbera d Asti. Since 1996, five hectares particularly suited have been selected for the first production of Barbera Generala and today they are able to fulfill all the extremely selective dictates that regulate the production of Nizza DOCG. Calcareous-clayey soil, composite, rich in mineral components. Arch exposure between south and east. Thanks to its extension, the estate offers different exposures and microclimates and lends itself particularly well to the cultivation of international vines. The Estate Prata extends between the towns of Nice, Vaglio Serra and Incisa, represents, with its fifty-two hectares, one of the most conspicuous and rare plots of land in the area. The property became part of the Bersano heritage in the mid-90s. Terrain with silty-clay component. Southwest exposure. Microclimate unique, mild, without large excursions between pungent cold and high heat. It is mainly planted in Barbera, but thanks to the particular terroir, it also hosts international vines. The Estatae Badarina covers about 10 hectares of Nebbiolo da Barolo with an exceptional and unique terroir. The ownership of the farm dates back to 1968. With the purchase of the Serralunga farm Arturo Bersano, a forerunner and passionate connoisseur, he assured Bersano the presence in one of the most suitable countries, considered today among the most renowned Barolo crus. Calcareous soil with a strong clay component. Exposure south, south east. The altitude, rather unusual for a vineyard, with a strong temperature range between day and night and the structure of the land give rise to wines with austere body and great structure, a guarantee of excellent longevity.

The Estate Pallavicini is the last vineyard established by the Marquis Pallavicini family extends over 16 hectares mainly cultivated in Brachetto. This amphitheater of vineyards, completely exposed at midday, sign of an absolutely generous nature, enjoys a mild and favorable microclimate. Soil composed of calcareous-clayey marl with ferrous components. South-West exposure. The pedoclimatic conditions are particularly suitable for the development of aromatic components. Soil composed of calcareous clayey marl with siliceous components. South exposure. The pedoclimatic conditions and the care of the man assure grapes of the highest quality with early ripening and strong aromatic characteristics. In the selection of rootstocks, the most drought-resistant qualities, constant of these sunny hills, have been favored. The Monteolivo vineyard About 15 hectares of vineyards located on a soft hill that owes its name to the times when, thanks to a climate temperate and constant, in the Asteggiana olive tree was present.