Cascina Fonda Winery Barbaresco and Bubbles
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The Cascina Fonda farm can be reached by taking the scenic roads that, starting from Neive and passing through the Bricco district, lead to the winery.
In Piedmontese dialect, the word bricco, brìc, indicates the top of a hill, the highest point, where altitude and exposure are crucial for obtaining quality wines.
This is the case for the winery run by brothers Marco and Massimo Barbero, which focuses on Alta Langa, Barbaresco and Moscato, the latter linked to conviviality and relaxation, a pleasant companion for festive moments.
Today the company presents itself as a modern reality that has managed to keep alive the Langhe spirit sought by wine tourists and simple enthusiasts looking for sincere winery experiences.
The historic center of Neive, part of the circuit of the most beautiful villages in Italy, still preserves its medieval layout and is one of the most visited and appreciated villages of the UNESCO Langhe.
The younger vines, aged between 4 and 15 years, alternate with rows of majestic vines over 40 years old, which are mainly used to produce our Canelli Moscato d’Asti, the flagship of our Moscato production.
Here, technological innovation merges with slow, traditional craftsmanship.
Red wines offer a variety of colors and flavors: the freshness of Dolcetto, the elegance of Langhe Nebbiolo, and the full body of Barbaresco.
A story that
begins in 1963
in Neive
Passion, for that sweet flavor that Moscato can give and which is enhanced by the Barbero brothers, in the Moscato d’Asti and Asti Spumante versions.
The Cascina Fonda company was born from the will of Secondino Barbero, a farmer-winemaker from Santo Stefano Belbo. An intuition favored by the experience gained in the wine sector and by the passion for wine, in an area ideally suited to the cultivation of important DOC and DOCG wines of Alba.
The grapes, initially delivered to others, were vinified for family consumption and for bulk sale or in demijohns. With the transfer of the company in 1988 to his sons Marco and Massimo, the winery was renovated and modernized.
From 1995 to 2000, the new winery, designed by the Alba architect Valerio Demaria, continued to develop and its shape is visible in the company logo. Modern production techniques then focused on the production and enhancement of the Moscato grape, of which the company is a leading exponent.
Production was completed with further typical wines of the area: Dolcetto, Brachetto, Arneis, Barbaresco and was accompanied by a selection of Grappas distilled at the Berta Distillery. The company grows and sales extend beyond national borders:
Cascina Fonda is also present in the United States, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, and France.
The future of the company aims to further strengthen itself with the production of Alta Langa DOCG, a vintage white wine that represents a piece of Piedmont's history, obtained from Pinot Nero and Chardonnay grapes.
The Wines
A journey through Barbaresco and Alta Langa DOCG
Cascina Fonda is a winery specializing in the production of aromatic wines, with the aim of enhancing the full potential of the Moscato grape variety.
Among the labels, the Alta Langa bubbles, Barbaresco, Langhe Nebbiolo, Langhe Chardonnay, and sweet wines such as Moscato d’Asti, Asti Spumante and Brachetto Spumante stand out.
From vineyards located between the hills of Mango and Neive, Cascina Fonda produces wines divided into four categories: red wines, white wines, dry and sweet sparkling wines.
Red and white wines
The red wines express the typical characteristics of the territory, starting from the easy-drinking Dolcetto d’Alba, moving through the elegance of Langhe Nebbiolo, up to the complexity and depth of Barbaresco DOCG.
As for the whites, Cascina Fonda offers an elegant and intense Chardonnay and the young and fruity Arneis.
The offer is completed by a selection of Moscato, Brachetto and Nebbiolo da Barbaresco grappas.
Dry bubbles
The Alta Langa Metodo Classico Extra Brut is born from the union of Pinot Nero and Chardonnay grapes, and fully expresses the territory’s vocation for the production of great sparkling wines.
The Metodo Classico DOCG Blanc de Blancs, obtained from Chardonnay grapes and presented in an elegant white bottle.
The latest arrival is the Alta Langa Pas Dosé Rosé de Noir, obtained from 100% Pinot Nero grapes.
The range of sparkling wines is completed by the Driveri Metodo Classico Pas Dosé and the historic Driveri sweet Metodo Classico.
Sweet bubbles
The Moscato d’Asti DOCG Bel Piano, the dessert wine par excellence, was born along with the company in 1988.
The Canelli Moscato, a new DOCG denomination, offers a more structured and intense wine thanks to the maceration of the skins.
In 1991, the prestigious sweet sparkling wine Bel Piasì was born, perfect even on its own thanks to its balance between alcohol and sugar.
Tarsivo Moscato Spumante is among the most particular productions, obtained from overripe grapes selected from old vines.
It is a wine with an extra edge, produced using the Martinotti-Charmat method and over six months of aging in autoclaves.
It pairs beautifully with dry pastries, but also with blue or aged cheeses.
The Chiara Blanc version, produced for the first time in 2013 based on an idea by the Barbero brothers, was created to recall the Natural Moscato of the past.
Also noteworthy are the Brachetto Piemonte DOC Bel Roseto, particularly appreciated by women for its ruby red color and elegant taste, and the Spumante Rosso Giò Rosé, a blend of Moscato and Brachetto.
The harmonic notes of these wines pair perfectly with aperitifs, desserts, fruit salads, ice creams, and cakes.
Among the specialties, the Passito di Moscato Passion stands out, a meditation wine obtained from dried and overripe Moscato grapes, aged 12 months in barrique, and the non-alcoholic grape must, made from a blend of Brachetto and Moscato free-run musts.
All wines can be tasted and purchased, not only at the winery, but also at the Döi Crutin wine shop, in Piazza Italia 4, in the historic center of Neive.
Well-tended vines give good wine
In the vineyard, the limited use of treatments, the careful management of seasonal work, and the manual selection of the best clusters allow for a high-quality product, an authentic expression of the territory of origin.
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The labels are those of Cascina Fonda, the farm of Marco and Massimo Barbero.
In 1991, Marco and Massimo brought the company to its current greatness: a total of 11 hectares of high-quality vineyards between the municipalities of Neive and Mango.
Experiences
Tasting and winery tour between tradition and innovation
The tasting and winery tour takes place with a minimum number of ten people. For smaller groups, it is still possible to taste our wines in the recently opened wine shop in the central square of Neive: Döi Crutin.
It is however recommended to contact the owners to arrange the tasting and to allow for the best possible welcome.
The winery experience
The project of the structure, designed according to the canons of work and modernity, is well integrated into the surrounding environment.
Inside, there are the vinification rooms with autoclaves, the cold rooms containing the large tanks for storing the must at sub-zero temperatures, further systems for conditioning the bottles, and the bottling room.
Upon request and weather permitting, it is possible to take a walk through the rows of Moscato adjacent to the winery.
Here, the territory, the company history, and the work in the vineyard carried out in a traditional and eco-sustainable way are introduced, with a limited use of products respecting the vine and the consumer.
The tasting is led by the owners
Although it is possible to arrange different types of tastings, Cascina Fonda offers:
- Classic Tasting: 3 wines of your choice excluding Alta Langa and Barbaresco €15.00
- Traditional Tasting: 2 wines of your choice + Alta Langa or Barbaresco €19.00
- Noble Tasting: Alta Langa, Barbaresco and another wine of your choice €24.00
- Prestige Tasting: Two Alta Langa, Barbaresco + another wine of your choice €30.00
Accompanied by: breadsticks, salami, Alta Langa toma cheese and cugnà, the typical Piedmontese grape sauce to pair with cheese, toasted Mango hazelnuts, meliga or hazelnut cake (based on availability).
While parents are busy with the tasting, children can taste delicious non-alcoholic fruit juices.
The experience at Döi Crutin in the heart of the ancient village of Neive
Döi Crutin is the winery’s exclusive tasting venue located in the heart of the ancient village of Neive, in Piazza Italia.
Housed within a 17th-century building, Döi Crutin takes its name from the Piedmontese dialect term meaning “two cellars,” referring to the ancient crutin, niches carved into the tuff once used for storing wine and food.
Even today, it is possible to visit two original ones during the tasting experience. In this evocative location, which combines traditional charm with a modern welcome, guests can taste Cascina Fonda wines accompanied by selected typical local products.
During the warm season, it is also possible to enjoy the experience in the outdoor seating area overlooking the village square, one of the most beautiful in the Langhe, making the tasting an authentic journey through wine, history, and local culture.
Four-legged friends are welcome.
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The view offers a spectacular show over the vineyards and the neighboring villages.
After the company tour, the highlight of the visit is the tasting in the dedicated, bright room.
The tasting of the wines of the production is always accompanied by a small tasting of typical local products.
Döi Crutin wine-shop
The tasting venue in the ancient village of Neive
Inside a 17th-century house expertly renovated with exposed bricks and a ceiling embellished with wooden beams and works by local artists, Marco and Massimo Barbero have inaugurated their new wine tourism activity: the Döi Crutin wine-shop.
It is an informal place, ideal for stopping to taste a glass of wine from the production or chosen as a base for creating original cocktails accompanied by breadsticks, bread, and rich platters of cured meats.
The meats, cheeses, and jams are all quality products chosen from small local farms or mountain locations.
During warm weather, it is possible to sit in the dehors in the square, around the barrels repurposed as round tables.
Here you can taste the wines of the production by choosing by the glass or from the tasting paths previously indicated.
The estate’s wines are also the bases for creating cocktails including:
- Umberto Moscato Sweet and Dry: Sweet Sparkling Wine + grape must + Dry Moscato
- MoMo Spritz: Dry Moscato, Sparkling Moscato + Aperol
- Bric a Brac: Pas Dosè Moscato, grape must, and Aperol
Each aperitif costs €8.00, which can be paired with a tasty platter of selected cold cuts and cheeses for €14.00.
Various rooms decorated with artworks and the estate's own wines
The Barbero brothers offer two tasting options, but it is possible to arrange for different experiences.
During the warm season, guests can sit at the outdoor tables.
Döi Crutin is located inside a late 16th-century building.
Prices & Services
Choose from different types of experiences and purchase directly at the winery
The tastings
Classic Tasting: 3 wines of your choice excluding Alta Langa and Barbaresco €15.00
Traditional Tasting: 2 wines of your choice + Alta Langa or Barbaresco €19.00
Noble Tasting: Alta Langa, Barbaresco and another wine of your choice €24.00
Prestige Tasting: Two Alta Langa, Barbaresco + another wine of your choice €30.00
Served with a platter of local delicacies.
Cocktails
- Umberto Moscato Sweet and Dry: Sweet Sparkling Wine + grape must + Dry Moscato
- MoMo Spritz: Dry Moscato, Sparkling Moscato + Aperol
- Bric a Brac: Pas Dosè Moscato, grape must, and Aperol
Each aperitif costs €8.00 and can be accompanied by platters of selected cold cuts and cheeses for €14.00.
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Cascina Fonda Winery
Barbaresco and Bubbles
Wine Producer in Neive
Cascina Fonda Winery
Barbaresco and Bubbles
Wine Producer in Neive
