Cascina Fontanette
Business Hours
14:00 → 18:00
Closing Day
Holidays
At the foot of the scenic Moncucco Hill, celebrated by Cesare Pavese in his poem I Mari del Sud is the Cascina Fontanette Farm run by the Ariano family.
From the 8 hectares of vineyards, about 25,000 bottles are produced each year.
The wines produced are many and representative of this area between the extreme edges of the Langhe and the foothills of the Monferrato.
The winery produces its wines with respect for the vineyard and nature, using natural fertilizers and taking care to reduce the use of pesticides. The vines are treated only with sulfur and verdigris to ensure customers receive a natural and transparent product.
In addition, Cascina Fontanette produces clean energy through 4 photovoltaic systems.
Events at Cascina Fontanette
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13 Sep 14 SepCascina Fontanette: Festa & Vendemmia Didattica
Partecipa alla vendemmia e pigiatura guidate, visita la cantina e degusta i vini della tradizione abbinati ai piatti tipici delle Langhe.
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20 Sep 21 SepCascina Fontanette: Festa & Vendemmia Didattica
Partecipa alla vendemmia e pigiatura guidate, visita la cantina e degusta i vini della tradizione abbinati ai piatti tipici delle Langhe
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27 Sep 28 SepCascina Fontanette: Festa & Vendemmia Didattica
Partecipa alla vendemmia e pigiatura guidate, visita la cantina e degusta i vini della tradizione abbinati ai piatti tipici delle Langhe
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04 Oct 05 OctCascina Fontanette: Festa & Vendemmia Didattica
Partecipa alla vendemmia e pigiatura guidate, visita la cantina e degusta i vini della tradizione abbinati ai piatti tipici delle Langhe
A story that
begins in 1920
in Santo Stefano Belbo
For nearly one hundred years, Cascina Fontanette has been involved in the processing of grapes and the production of genuine wines.
The winery dates back to 1920. The Ariano family originated from Valdivilla, a small hillside hamlet just outside Santo Stefano Belbo, where they owned woodlands and vineyards.
In 1944, Franco's grandfather exchanged the land and the house in which he lived for the present house and adjoining vineyards.
They moved a few hills away, a short walk from the center of town, to what was then an old distillery. The whole area was renovated so as to make room for the fledgling winery.
In the 1960s, the business officially began, and the family also began sending the first barrels to Turin, Milan and Aosta, facilitated by the proximity of the train station.
The leap came in the late 1980s with Franco bringing a more modern vision and subsequent expansion of the company.
Significant growth when one considers that the starting wines were exclusively Moscato and Barbera d'Asti.
The Wines
The wines are made with complete respect for nature and from healthy grapes.
There are many labels produced by Cascina Fontanette: quality whites and reds that enhance the characteristics of the land.
Straddling the Langhe and Monferrato, this winery offers the opportunity to compare typical wines from different areas of origin.
Barbera d’Asti DOCG, Barbera d’Alba DOC, Monferrato Rosso DOC and Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC are just a few of the labels for tasting.
Owner Franco Ariano invites you to taste his Moscato DOCG and Dolcetto d’Alba DOC — wines that are well worth the trip.
There is a selection of flavorings including a red chinato, made from nebbiolo grapes, which pairs well with cheeses and chocolate.
Produced Wines
Vineyards Extension
N° of Bottles
Vineyards Location
Agricultural Method
Products on sale on our shop
they are produced respecting nature.
Visits & Tastings
Discover the secrets of great Langa wines with Franco.
The cellar, which is easily accessible, is located on the outskirts of the town and has ample parking.
Upon receiving guests and introducing the farm, it is possible to visit the adjacent vineyards: Moscato, Dolcetto and Barbera.
We then visit the processing and aging rooms located on two floors. Among the cold rooms, press and press, the stages of winemaking are illustrated, from the arrival of the grapes in the cellar to bottling.
Tasting takes place in the new room where wines are paired with local products, including bread, breadsticks, cheeses, and cured meats.
Reduced→ 20,00 € per person
3 wines to choose from the basic ones. Recommended wines: Brut, Dolcetto d’Alba DOC, Barbera d’Asti DOCG.
Full → 25,00 € per person
5 wines to choose from all those produced. Recommended wines: Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC, Monferrato Rosso DOC, Moscato DOCG, Vino Bianco Vendemmia Tardiva (Passito), Aromino Rosso Chinato.
Premium → 30,00 € per person
7 wines to choose from all those produced. Recommended wines: Spumante Brut wine, Dolcetto d’Alba DOC, Barbera d’Alba DOC, Barbera d’Asti DOC, Moscato d’Asti DOCG, Aromino Rosso Chinato, Vendemmia Tardiva (Passito) white wine.
All types of tastings will be accompanied by a wide selection of local products.
Among the offerings you can find tuma (Piedmontese cow’s milk cheese), salami, lard , and cugnà (a typical compote from the Langhe with mixed fruit, spices, and nuts).
In addition to the wines, IGP Piedmont hazelnuts and Taggiascha Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the Antico Frantoio Saguato in Diano Marina can be purchased at the winery.
Groups
Visit Duration
Booking
Tasting Price
For schools
The educational grape harvest
An educational and fun experience among the vineyards, perfect for children.
The day starts at 10 a.m. with a welcome and a snack of bread and Nutella.
This is followed by a walk through the vineyards and a grape harvest trial.
One cannot miss the crushing with the feet (just as it used to be done) and the visit to the winery, a very important moment to understand the secrets of the winemaking process.
At the end, the little winemakers will close the activity with a tasting of non-alcoholic must made from Moscato grapes.
For the and teachers
Prices & Services
Useful information and cellar sale prices.
Selling prices
- Piemonte DOC Cortese - 6,50 €
- Vino Bianco Bertus - 6,50 €
- Vino Spumante Brut - 9,00 €
- Vino Rosato - 6,50 €
- Dolcetto d'Alba DOC - 7,00 €
- Barbera d'Asti DOCG - 8,00 €
- Barbera d'Alba DOC - 9,00 €
- Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC - 10,00 €
- Monferrato Rosso DOC - 6,50 €
- Moscato d'Asti DOCG - 9,00 €
- Mosto parzialmente fermentato Ebrezza di Dama - 6,50 €
- Mosto parzialmente fermentato rosso La Verotta - 9,00 €
- Vino Bianco Vendemmia Tardiva (Passito) - 16,00 €
- Aromino Rosso Chinato - 16,00 €
- Red Vermouth - 18,00 €
Tastings
- Reduced → 20.00 € per person
- Full → 25.00 € per person
- Premium → 30.00 € per person
More information
- Products can be shipped directly to the destination of your choice
- Interpreter can be requested for visit in other foreign languages (service to be quoted separately)
- A large hall (unheated) for large groups is available upon request
- Remember to report any food intolerances
Oil and Hazelnuts
- Piedmont hazelnuts: 8-ounce bags - 7.00 €
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil “Antico Frantoio Saguato” of Diano Marina 0.50 l - 8.00 €
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil “Antico Frantoio Saguato” of Diano Marina 0.75 l - 13.50 €
Services
Accepted Payments
Cascina Fontanette
Wine Producer in Santo Stefano Belbo
Cascina Fontanette
Wine Producer in Santo Stefano Belbo
Cascina Fontanette
Business Hours
14:00 → 18:00