Coppo Historic Wineries
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January 1
August 15 - 16
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014, Historic Coppo Cellars spans three centuries of history and is one of Italy’s oldest wineries.
This is a prestigious recognition that makes the Underground Cathedrals a true temple dedicated to wine, its history and the work of man.
A monumental excavation work
The cellars, dug manually into limestone tuff, extend under the hill of Canelli for an extension of more than 5 thousand square meters and reach, at their lowest point, 40 meters deep.
The estate covers 85 hectares of vineyards, the central core of which is in Monferrato.
The company’s origins date back to 1892 and in 2012 the company received the inclusion by Unioncamere in the national register of historical enterprises with more than a century of uninterrupted activity.
The company’s origins date back to 1892 and for more than 120 years followed the fortunes of the family
Harmony and elegance, attention to detail and the search for quality without compromise
Among the Barbera produced by the company, the Pomorosso label stands out, considered an expression of excellence
A story that
begins in 1892
in Canelli
The history of the company is intertwined with the history of Piedmontese wine, tying in a special way with the development of Canelli, the capital of Italian sparkling wine.
The founder of the family and founder of the company was Piero Coppo: a careful and meticulous person who followed all stages of production in pursuit of uncompromising quality.
Following his marriage to Clelia Pennone, the company expanded with the addition of the cellars in Via Alba, the current company headquarters.
Right here, since the 18th century, the tunnels that today are known as Underground Cathedrals were dug by hand in the tuff.
In the early 20th century, the winery's production ranged from sparkling wines to typical red wines of Piedmont with exports reaching lands overseas.
In 1948, a massive flood devastated the cellars. In those years, Luigi Coppo took over from his father, implementing cutting-edge technologies for those times.
A real turning point occurred between the 1970s and 1980s, with the advent of the four brothers Piero, Gianni, Paolo and Roberto in the company.
The first experiments on white wines began, not forgetting the winery's vocation for red wines, especially Barbera.
1984 marked the first harvest of what would become the winery's signature wine over the years: the Barbera d'Asti Pomorosso, which would be joined the following year by Camp du Rouss.
In the 2000s, the fourth generation made its entrance: the company opened up to the modernity desired by digital communication.
Under the direction of Luigi Coppo, tours of the historic cellars and tasting routes were inaugurated for visitors from all over the world.
The Wines
The flagships of production are Barbera and Classic Method sparkling wine
The Chardonnay and Moscato d’Asti are also of a high standard, and from the 2024 vintage, the latter is to all intents and purposes Canelli DOCG with its own designation and therefore no longer a sub-zone.
A number of classic DOCGs are also produced such as Gavi, Barbera d’Asti, Nizza, and Barolo that Coppo has the right to make outside the production area.
Finally, there is a selection of Grappas.
Integrated agriculture, reduction or renunciation of invasive practices, and natural vine growth are the basis of the company’s philosophy of respect for the vineyard and careful selection of suitable terroirs to enhance the characteristics of the vine.
Produced Wines
Vineyards Extension
N° of Bottles
Vineyards Location
Agricultural Method
A temperature between 12 and 14 degrees enables ideal conditions for maturing wines to be maintained
Inside the underground cathedrals rest thousands of bottles
The bunches of grapes placed in special perforated crates are kept intact until arrival at the winery
Visits & Tastings
Historic Coppo Cellars can be visited daily, including weekends, only by reservation
During the tour, the winery‘s history and wine production are presented, with insights into the grape varieties of Piedmont, vineyard management and traditional winemaking methods, leading up to the most anticipated moment: the guided tasting.
Classic Tour (30€/person)
It lasts about 1,5 hours and includes a guided tasting of Coppo’s most prestigious wines.
- Spumante Metodo Classico
- Piemonte DOC Chardonnay Costebianche, of great freshness and minerality
- Barbera d’Asti DOCG L’Avvocata, the winery’s signature wine
- Canelli DOCG Moncalvina, the highest expression of Moscato.
The experience includes a visit to the Underground Cathedrals.
Premium Tour (50€/person)
Duration about 2 hours and includes guided tasting of the most prestigious Reserves.
- Alta Langa DOCG
- Piemonte DOC Chardonnay Monteriolo with great complexity and flavour
- Nizza DOCG Pomorosso, Barbera at the highest level
- Barolo DOCG
- Moscato d’Asti sottozona Canelli Moncalvina
The experience includes a visit to the Underground Cathedrals.
Nizza Tour (65€/person)
The vineyards of barbera used for producing Nizza are located in Agliano Terme, Castelnuovo Calcea and Nizza Monferrato.
The Nice Tour aims to introduce people to the new Nice DOCG appellation:
- Nizza DOCG Pomorosso
- Nizza DOCG Pontiselli
- Nizza DOCG Bric del Marchese
- Riserva della Famiglia Nizza DOCG
Tours are available in Italian and English; it is recommended to bring a warm shirt.
All wines can be purchased and shipped by courier to the destination of your choice.
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The underground cathedrals
Ancient cellars dug by hand into the tuff rock that go deep inside the hillside
Their name comes from the characteristic barrel vaults that recall those of churches.
The surreal environment that is created is so evocative and unique that it has earned UNESCO World Heritage status.
These are monumental works of art: long tunnels carved into the tuff, with brick vaults, corridors, and large rooms enhanced by light effects.
The temperature, which is constant throughout the year between 12 and 14 degrees, makes it possible to maintain ideal conditions for the production and aging of wines.
There are tens of thousands of bottles of sparkling wine pampered for months, in the dark, in an environment of constant humidity, waiting to reach levels of excellence.
Preservation of territorial integrity and the vineyard ecosystem in all its aspects
The entire winemaking process took place in the tunnels. Presses, vats, barrels, machinery are still visible today
The limestone tuff of Canelli is incredibly stable and acts as a perfect thermal insulator
Inside this temple of wine rest bottles dedicated to the history of the company and the hard work of man
Prices & Services
Tours and tastings
The types of experience
- Tour Classico: 30€/person
Spumante Metodo Classico
Piemonte DOC Chardonnay Costebianche
Barbera d’Asti DOCG L'Avvocata
Moscato d’Asti DOCG Moncalvina - Tour Premium: 50€/person
Alta Langa DOCG
Piemonte DOC Chardonnay Monteriolo
Nizza DOCG Pomorosso
Barolo DOCG
Canelli DOCG Moncalvina - Nizza Tour: 65€/person
Nizza DOCG Pomorosso
Nizza DOCG Pontiselli
Nizza DOCG Bric del Marchese
Riserva della Famiglia Nizza DOCG
All wines can be purchased and shipped by courier to the destination of your choice.
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Coppo Historic Wineries
Business Hours
Closing Day
Holidays
January 1
August 15 - 16