Asti Langa
Bel Sit Winery
Wine Producer in Castagnole delle Lanze
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Andrea and Gianpiero Scavino belong to a family of winemakers.
In 1996 they inherited from their father Giancarlo the share of the agricultural company I Vignaioli di Santo Stefano: a historic company for the production of Moscato d’Asti DOCG, located on the hills of Santo Stefano Belbo.
In 2019 they bought the entire Bel Sit property, choosing to invest in Barbera d’Asti and in the territory of Castagnole delle Lanze, home of this historic wine.
It is said that it was in this company that the production of Barbera di Castagnole delle Lanze named after the municipality began.
Defined as legendary by Cesare Pavese and generous by Giosuè Carducci, Barbera has gone through moments of alternating fortune.
Today it is presented as a product of excellence, able to obtain the appreciation of critics and connoisseurs and able to share the table with the great reds.
The estate also includes several hectares of Moscato and Cortese.
The winery
The cellar is located halfway up a hill in the shape of an amphitheater facing South-West, in an excellent position for the production of quality wines.
The perfect exposure allows for complete ripening and consequently particularly complex yet fine and elegant wines.
They are the owners who welcome guests and guide them on a tour of the winery
A historic brand of Piedmontese and Italian oenology
the bunches collected from the plants are placed in boxes for subsequent pressing
A story that
begins in 1870
in Castagnole delle Lanze
The Bel Sit company tells the story of a territory and the Rivella family, owners of the winery for six generations.
The current house and company headquarters were built by Pietro Rivella around 1870 to allocate a part of the property to his son Giovanni.
In the 1960s, even before the Designation of Origin was established, Paolo Rivella, son of Giovanni, began selling his own bottled Barbera.
It was a success destined to reward the work and foresight in wanting to differentiate from the competition, which was more oriented towards the sale of bulk wine or in demijohns.
Since the spring of 2019, the entire property has been taken over by the current owners, with the promise of keeping alive the passion for the production of quality wines, production techniques, and the historic brand.
The Wines
Sharing the inherited company philosophy and maintaining the production line represent a challenge
Entering an established company, choosing not to overturn the good work that has been done, but to reinterpret a product according to a modern and personal taste, was an act of courage.
This is the company philosophy adopted in the production of Barbera d’Asti: here, more than elsewhere, respect for tradition coincides with the desire for modernity.
The company’s production
In order to understand the characteristics of each portion of the estate and enhance its qualities, grapes from individual vineyards are vinified individually.
This choice allows us to understand if the evaluations made over time can be confirmed or if changes need to be made.
The types of Barbera d’Asti DOCG
Barbera d’Asti wines are produced exclusively with grapes grown in Castagnole delle Lanze.
La Turna, a word indicating the part of the vineyard that goes from top to bottom, is an excellent expression of the Barbera grape variety, capable of favorably impressing those approaching the world of red wines.
It is a simple product within everyone’s reach that matures in steel alone for six months and refines in the bottle for the same period.
Barbera d’Asti DOCG Superiore Cunsej, meaning advice, involves aging in medium-capacity oak barrels for about six months and another six months in the bottle, before being released on the market in the second year after the harvest.
Barbera d’Asti DOCG Superiore Sichivej, meaning old vines, is the gem of Bel Sit, produced exclusively in exceptional vintages. Limited production is expected.
After fermentation in steel, it is followed by aging in small 300-liter oak barrels and finally a rest of 15-18 months in barriques.
It is a complete wine that supports pairing with the most important dishes of world cuisine.
Other wines: Moscato and rosé wine
Alongside the three types of Barbera d’Asti DOCG, a portion of the estate is dedicated to the cultivation of Moscato grapes.
The historic vineyards planted on sunny hillsides traditionally suited to the production of Moscato grapes allow for a wine with an intense aroma with floral notes, sweet, which stands out when accompanying desserts of all kinds.
An important place is reserved for Rosé Wine 25/9, dedicated to their father Giancarlo.
This wine bears the date of his passing, but also the date of the grape harvest during the first year of activity.
It is a special product, a blend of Freisa and Barbera that aims to represent an alternative to Barbera and is to be drunk in the summer months.
It is a fresh, fragrant, and versatile wine capable of opening up to diverse gastronomic opportunities: from aperitifs to dishes based on fish, shellfish, and white meats.
The latest addition: Càllido white wine
Càllido is a good Piedmontese white wine and is born in a small vineyard of Cortese grapes.
As Gianpiero and Andrea emphasize, it fits in as an independent product with a somewhat anarchic character within the tradition of Bel Sit’s great regional reds.
To be served at a maximum temperature of 5-6 °C, it pairs perfectly with an aperitif and is an ideal companion for cuisine based on fish, white meats, and legumes, also matching dishes of different origins such as spaghetti with clams or Sicilian tuna with capers and olives.
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Le vigne della tenuta si trovano a mezza costa su una collina a forma di anfiteatro esposta a sud-ovest
This wine represents the gem of Bel Sit, produced exclusively in exceptional vintages and a limited production is expected
Tante proposte diverse per far conoscere a i nostri e condividere l’esperienza e il piacere di un grande vino
Experiences
The most complete tasting takes place on the town's tower: an experience that links the wines to their territory of origin
The welcome is provided directly by the owners and follows the path taken by the grapes from the moment they arrive in the cellar until they are bottled.
From the walk in the vineyard adjacent to the company, you visit the vinification, aging, bottling, and labeling rooms until you reach the area that represents the heart of the visit: the tasting room.
The visitor can choose between different types of experience.
Three wines → 20.00 €
Rosé Wine 25/9 + Barbera d’Asti DOCG La Turna + Moscato d’Asti DOCG Biundurà
Our Barbera d’Asti DOCG → 25.00 €
Barbera d’Asti DOCG La Turna + Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG Cunsej + Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG Sichivej
Piedmont tasting → 30.00 €
Rosé Wine 25/9 or White Wine Càllido + Barbera d’Asti DOCG La Turna + Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG Cunsej + Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG Sichivej + Moscato d’Asti DOCG Biundurà
Full tasting → 50.00 €
Rosé Wine 25/9 + White Wine Càllido + Barbera d’Asti DOCG La Turna + Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG Cunsej + Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG Sichivej + Moscato d’Asti DOCG Biundurà
Tasting on the Tower of Castagnole delle Lanze → 40.00 €
This is the most complete experience designed by Bel Sit to allow its guests to taste the wines of the production at the ancient tower of Castagnole delle Lanze located in the ancient village, a building dating back to 1880.
The wines offered:
Rosé wine 25/9 or Càllido white wine + Barbera d’Asti DOCG La Turna + Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG Cunsej + Moscato d’Asti DOCG
Visitors will be guided to discover the local history and its most representative building, at the top of which the panoramic point offers a 360° view of the Langhe, Monferrato, and the entire Alpine arc.
Accompanying wines
Breadsticks and bread are available for guests to enjoy between glasses, to cleanse the palate and better appreciate each chosen wine.
Upon request, at a cost of 5.00 €, it is possible to opt for tastings of local products, the result of the work of small local companies, and a slice of hazelnut cake, a typical confectionery excellence of this area of Piedmont.
The tasting on the Tower of Castagnole delle Lanze includes, within the price, the tasting of typical products.
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The vineyards adjacent to the winery allow you to discover the work in the vineyard and the homeland of the Barbera d’Asti DOCG
In the vineyard the treatments are reduced to a minimum and are always carried out respecting the environment
Assaggiare i vini della produzione di fronte a una vista meravigliosa con la possibilità di scoprire la storia del borgo e del suo edificio più rappresentativo
The village of Castagnole delle Lanze
The town has always linked its economy to agriculture and in particular to wine production.
The town of Castagnole delle Lanze is important, not only for reasons related to the history of Barbera d’Asti, but also for the annual Hazelnut Fair and for the Adopt a Row in the Lanze initiative, promoted by the municipality of Castagnole.
The initiative aims to enhance Barbera wine as a quality product and to safeguard the viticultural wealth of the Castagnole delle Lanze territory, through the involvement of people.
Anyone who participates, in fact, ‘adopts’ a portion of the vineyard and receives 12 bottles of Barbera Lanze wine in return.
The Hazelnut Fair
It is a long-standing and popular tradition, with uncertain origins, as there are no historical data tracing the start of this event to a specific year.
In recent decades, it has gained considerable appeal in the panorama of events revolving around the hazelnut: during this event, the first reference price for the year’s crop is traditionally set.
The Adopt a Row in the Lanze project
Since 2010, the town has been known for the Adopt a Row in the Lanze project, an initiative in which the Bel Sit Winery participates and is further evidence of commitment and dedication to the promotion of the quality of Barbera wine.
By signing the adoption agreement, each adopter receives 12 bottles of Barbera Lanze Doc, an adoption certificate, and can give their name to the adopted row, which is about 20 meters long.
By doing so, a parallel market to the traditional one is fueled, contributing to supporting the local economy.
The Tower of Count Paolo Ballada of Saint Robert
Sulla cime di questa torre con vista panoramica è possibile compiere una degustazione proposta da Bel Sit
L’essere fedeli al marchio storico significa rispetto per la tradizione, ma anche voler reinterpretare i vini secondo un gusto moderno e personale
I fratelli Scavino hanno fatto loro la tradizione e la produzione dell’Azienda Agricola Bel Sit, progetto inaugurato nel 1870 a Castagnole delle Lanze
Prices & Services
Choose from different types of experience and purchase directly at the Winery
THE TASTINGS
The visitor can choose between different types of experience.
- Three wines → 20.00 €
- Our Barbera d'Asti DOCG → 25.00 €
- Piedmont tasting → 30.00 €
- Full tasting on the Tower of Castagnole delle Lanze → 40.00 €
- Full tasting → 50.00 €
If you choose the tasting in English, please request it when booking your visit.
PURCHASE OF WINES IN THE CELLAR
- Barbera d'Asti DOCG La Turna → 8.00 €
- Barbera d'Asti DOCG Cunsej → 11.00 €
- Barbera d'Asti DOCG Sichivej → 17.00 €
- Càllido White Wine → 8.50 €
- Moscato d'Asti DOCG → 7.00 €
- Rosé Wine 25/9 → 7.00 €
Wines can be shipped to your chosen destination.
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