Asti Langa
Bosca
Producer of sparkling wine and wine in Canelli
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A curiosity that many people do not know? Sparkling wine originated in Italy, even more specifically in the town of Canelli.
And it was in this town in the heart of the “Langa Astigiana” that Pietro Bosca founded his company in 1831, destined to grow and evolve for the following two centuries.
Two centuries in which the soul of true sparkling wine makers never subsides, but rather is passed on from generation to generation (6, to be exact) allowing the family to maintain the business reins to this day.
Common element throughout all these years was the ability to remain faithful to the teachings of the past while keeping the doors open to innovation, leading to the birth of new, young, alternative products suitable for everyone.
During the visit you will be introduced to the sparkling wine production process
The cellar is a fascinating and mysterious place, capable of taking us back in time
The Underground Cathedrals have been declared a UNESCO heritage site
A story that
begins in 1831
in Canelli
Ancient origins etched into the walls of the underground cellars, which can still be visited.
In Canelli, in the family's longtime home, the underground cellars where the adventure of Bosca and its sparkling wines began remain intact.
These are the same wonderful dungeons where the family has continued to make sparkling wine for nearly two centuries, in a completely manual and historically traditional way.
In 2014, after a long and complex process, these structures called "Underground Cathedrals" were recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Consistent with the company's philosophy of a continuous exchange between tradition and innovation, the Bosca family decided in 2015 to renovate these spaces of ancient origins with a permanent installation of light and sound, welcoming visitors to a unique and mysterious environment.
Visits & Tastings
A visit that immerses the 5 senses in an ancient, underground world, discovering Bosca sparkling wines
The one at Bosca’s is no ordinary winery visit: the tour delves into the Underground Cathedrals, a historic place where the most precious of sparkling wines rests.
This ancient masterpiece of engineering and winemaking architecture passed down through 6 generations is still a place of work today, where the Master Cellar Masters perform gestures of perfection, accompanying the yeasts to finish their second fermentation in the bottle.
The visit begins with a walk down the aisles lasting about 40 minutes, during which the production methodology will be explored in depth according to the group’s interest.
This will be followed by a small tasting, which will keep you busy for another 10 minutes or so.
In case you are interested in a more in-depth guided tasting, please request it when booking!
At the end of the tour you can take a tour of theEnotechina Aziendale, where those who wish can buy the wines produced and some small souvenirs.
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Evolution and tradition, the two different souls of Bosca products
The dualism between past and future is evident in the winery’s selection of products, which is not afraid to offer new types of sparkling wine to the market, but at the same time preserves the old “recipes.”
Evolution, experimentation, play
These products are the fruits of the study and development of the world of sparkling wine, the latest generation of Bosca.
This includes Toselli, the Halal-certified alcohol-free bubble, as well as Verdi and Sparkletini, sparkling bubbles made from wine and grain, in a declination of captivating aromas and colors.
Tradition, a bond to be safeguarded
At the same time there are products that represent the historicity of the company and take us back to the origins, with elegant and timeless bubbles.
The highlight is definitely the“Grandfather’s Reserve,” the artfully crafted Metodo Classico in the mold of the original.
Traditional wines and vermouths, in white and red versions, complete the production.
Sparkling
Aisles, walkers, transepts are hidden under the town, all different but equally ancient.
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Visit one of the oldest in the world of Italian sparkling wines
Useful information
- Visit duration: 40 min
- Tasting duration: 10 min
- Price: 25.00 € per person, including tasting. Free for minors, Canelli residents, schools.
- Temperature in the cellar: about 15°C during all seasons.
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Reservation required, with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Along the way in the basement there are about 40 steps and no elevator is planned for now.
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