Bersano Historic Wineries
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If you want to drink well, buy a vineyard.
Arturo Bersano
Bersano is first and foremost a desire to protect and maintain agricultural culture, telling the whole world about the wine identity of the Piedmont region.
In fact, the winery produces a wide range of wines typical of the area, made in the Langhe and Monferrato where each soil gives the grapes unique characteristics.
Barolo, Barbera d’Asti, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, Roero Arneis and Gavi, and the sweet Brachetto and Moscato are some of the labels to be discovered during the farm tour and at guided tastings.
Philosophy Bersano
The Massimelli family, owners since 1985, is daily committed to spreading the ideals already pursued since the early 1900s by founder Arturo Bersano, aware of the need to preserve the essence of the land as a precious asset, honoring the values handed down by previous generations.
Bersano has been cultivating Piedmont vineyards since 1907
The Bersano brand now holds the largest vineyard estate in Piedmont: the best grapes are selected from the 230 hectares owned, guaranteeing the best quality and controlling the entire production process.
An identity that is not only identified in the wines, but also in the presence of 10 farmsteads scattered across the countryside, a symbol of a rural world capable of change while maintaining a firm relationship with the past.
This winery continues to write the history of Piedmontese winemaking, shared with the visiting guest through stories, tastings and museum experiences of international significance.
Bersano is Piedmontese pride and represents the homeland in the world, with its presence in more than 40 countries.
La Cremosina is the first vineyard purchased by the Bersano family in 1912
53 hectares under vine in the commune of Agliano an area with a great vocation for the production of Barbera d’Asti and Nizza DOCG
The company tour also includes a visit to the wine ageing and maturation rooms
A story that
begins in 1907
in Nizza Monferrato
Bersano is a guardian of elegance and loyalty to tradition
In 1912 Arturo Bersano, a lawyer by profession and winemaker by passion, purchased Cascina Cremosina and the surrounding vineyards in Nizza Monferrato.
The farmstead dates back to the 16th century and its place name, from the adjective hermosa or splendid, harkens back to the ancient Spanish dominions over the lands of Monferrato.
After taking over his father Giuseppe's winery and making it one of Piedmont's most renowned wineries, in 1961, as a passionate collector, Arturo Bersano founded the Museo delle Contadinerie, one of the first museums dedicated to the tools and implements of the farming world, now listed as a UNESCO heritage site.
A few years later, the Bersano Print Collection, one of the largest collections of prints, drawings, engravings and books on wine and viticulture, was born.
1964 is the year of the Confraternity of Bagna Cauda, a congregation devoted to the enhancement of Piedmontese food and wine that counts among its members illustrious names.
In 1968, with the purchase of Cascina Badarina in Serralunga d'Alba, Bersano became one of the first producers to make a major contribution to the success of Barolo.
In the early 1970s, Bersano, in poor health, sold the company.
Commendatore Ugo Massimelli acquired the business in 1985, modernizing and expanding it with the purchase of new vineyards and farmhouses in the most prestigious areas of Langhe and Monferrato.
The year 2000 marked the beginning of a long path that would lead to the birth of the new Nizza DOCG appellation, thanks to the recognition of the Nizza subzone.
Today, daughter Federica, flanked by her sisters and son, carry on the founder's philosophy, consolidating the Bersano brand and enhancing the company's heritage.
The Wines
Proprietary grapes processed and selected for uncompromising quality
Surrounding the 10 estate farmsteads are most of the vineyards arranged in the sunniest and best-exposed areas: each wine is produced in its chosen terroir, the characteristics of which are reflected in each glass served at the table.
With Bersano, you are immediately in the vineyard.
Arturo Bersano
I Cru
The separate vinification of the grapes harvested from the individual crus allows to enhance the features of the various terroirs.
This rustic wisdom of traditions and state-of-the-art production techniques has made it possible to identify the highest quality potential and to consciously implement the necessary efforts to achieve it.
Bersano offers two Barolo labels enhanced by the choice to vinify individual crus, or a specific area producing exclusively a specific type of fine wine.
Barolo DOCG is thus present in the Cannubi and Badarina versions. The former comes from the most important plot within the Barolo appellation, the latter is obtained from the vineyard of the same name in Serralunga d’Alba.
There are two versions of Nizza DOCG, produced with 100% Barbera d’Asti grapes, Cremosina and Generala Riserva. Nizza deserves special mention as it best expresses the potential of the Barbera grape and is produced in a restricted area comprising 18 municipalities around Nizza Monferrato.
Ruché DOCG San Pietro Realto, the symbolic wine of Monferrato, is a rare indigenous Piedmontese grape variety cultivated in a restricted area of Monferrato Astigiano around Castagnole and rediscovered around the 1970s by the village’s peasant priest Don Giacomo Cauda.
These wines go well with elaborate traditional dishes, red meats, game and strong-tasting cheeses.
Arturo
Dedicated to founder Arturo Bersano, Arturo classic method sparkling wine is featured in Brut, Brut Rosé and Pas Dosè versions.
Vinified exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes, the Pas Dosé is distinguished by the length of bottle re-fermentation and rest on the lees for a minimum of 66 months.
Excellent as an aperitif, they go well with fish, medium-aged cheeses, delicate white and red meats.
Red and white wines
Other red wines under the Bersano brand, typical of the Langhe and Monferrato, are available for tasting or purchase: Barolo DOCG Nirvasco and Barbaresco Mantico, Dolcetto d’Alba, Barbera d’Asti, Barbera d’Alba and Grignolino.
Dry white wines include Gavi DOCG and Roero Arneis DOCG, Piemonte DOC Sauvignon and Rosato.
Among the sweet wines to accompany desserts, perhaps hazelnut cake or the typical Brut e bun biscuits (brutti e buoni in Piedmontese dialect), there are Moscato d’Asti DOC Monteolivo and Bracchetto d’Acqui Castelgaro.
Two sparkling wines complete the range: Pinot Spumante Brut and Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG Pallavicini, both vinified according to the Charmat method.
The former is ideal throughout the meal, and goes well with hors d’oeuvres and fish dishes, while the latter is excellent with pastries, accompanying fresh fruit and in the preparation of cocktails and long drinks.
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Two wines that can be tasted by choosing the tasting that features them
Visits start from the wine shop and include the discovery of historic cellars, museums and guided wine tasting
Designed for those who love great wines that defy time
Experiences
Different types of experiences within the historic Bersano Cellars
Enoteca Bersano is the gateway to the corporate world. Here it is possible to buy wines, typical Monferrato products and conduct tours always including a visit to historic wineries and museums and tasting.
Each tasting includes tasty breadsticks and water. Each experience lasts about two hours.
The Selection → 80.00 € /person
Designed for those who love great wines:
- Arturo Sparkling Wine Classic Method Pas Dosé
- Nizza DOCG Riserva Generala
- Barolo DOCG Riserva Cannubi
- Barolo DOCG Badarina
- Barolo DOCG Riserva Badarina
Our story → 50.00 € /person
Route discovery of 5 wines that have made winery history:
- Classic Method Brut Sparkling Wine Arturo
- Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG San Pietro
- Nizza DOCG Cremosina
- Nizza DOCG Riserva Generala
- Barolo DOCG Badarina
Barbera and Nzza → 35.00 € /person
Experience focused on Monferrato’s iconic wine, Nizza:
- Barbera d’Asti DOCG 4 Sorelle
- Barbera d’Asti DOCG Superiore Costalunga
- Nizza DOCG Cremosina
- Nizza DOCG Riserva Generala
The Langhe → 25.00 € /person
Route discovery of 5 iconic Langhe wines:
- Dolcetto d’Alba DOC Coldelfosso
- Barbera d’Alba DOC Sanguigna
- Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC Paisan
- Barbaresco DOCG Mantico
- Barolo DOCG Nirvasco
The Monferrato → 20.00 € /person
Discovery tour of 5 iconic wines from Monferrato, the winery’s territory of origin:
- Classic Method Sparkling Wine Brut Rosé Arturo
- Gavi DOCG Mirage
- Barbera d’Asti DOCG Superiore Costalunga
- Grignolino d’Asti DOC Valdelsalto
- Moscato d’Asti DOCG Monteolivo
Each experience can also become a gift that can be purchased from the official website.
Animals are not allowed while visiting the winery. For visits on Mondays, Sundays and holidays, please contact the company directly.
Event locations
The historic Bersano Cellars also open their doors to industry professionals and those looking for a special location for an event.
The same can be carried out either inside the barrique cellar, the room used for the maturation and aging of wines, the salon, or in one of the farmhouses on the property.
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Excellent as an aperitif and throughout the meal. Goes perfectly with fish, white and delicate red meat
The Barolo DOCG of Serralunga d’Alba Nirvasco pairs perfectly with red meats and strong-tasting cheeses
Discovery trail of 5 wines that have made cellar history
Bersano Museums
Witnessing and preserving the rural culture of Piedmont
Winery tours include a visit to the Bersano Museums: such an experience allows visitors to retrace the steps of those who daily lived in the countryside, used materials and kept alive traditions born in the mists of time, but which inspired the technological evolutions available today.
A journey through time capable of telling engaging stories even for the younger generations taking part.
I had long been persuading myself that everything the farmers had created to work the land, to live and to hope, was disappearing
Museum of Peasantry
Designed in 1950 and built in 1961, the Farmers’ Museum was expanded by Arturo Bersano throughout his lifetime.
It is a true ethnographic wine museum and is one of Italy’s major museums of this type.
It collects unique pieces and rarities that have allowed it to be included in the list ofUNESCO protected properties.
Museum of Wine Prints
The collection of enoic prints is housed inside the 1970s Art Nouveau building that was once the home of the Bersano family.
Here we show how the world of wine can cross different genres: painting, poetry, graphics. Testifying to this are unique documents, rare texts, prints, paintings and drawings.
Experiences in Bersano farmsteads
50 hectares with manor house and park. Grapes are grown here for the production of Ruché and Grignolino d’Asti
It was a gift from the State Railway Administration to the Bersano Museum
A refined collection, rich in papers, labels, advertising posters and ancient parchments
Prices & Services
Winery experiences
Types of tasting
- The Selection → €80.00 per person
- Our history → €50.00 per person
- Barbera and Nizza → 35.00 € per person
- The Langhe → €25.00 per person
- The Monferrato → €20.00 per person
Each tasting includes tasty breadsticks and water.
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Bersano
Historic Wineries
Wine Producer in Nizza Monferrato
Bersano
Historic Wineries
Wine Producer in Nizza Monferrato
