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The history of the Azienda Agricola Cournaja develops over 5 generations.
In 1918 Clemente Cornaglia bought a farm and some vineyards in the municipality of Santa Vittoria d’Alba and passed on to his family the passion for the vineyard.
The first who was able to make a real job out of it is his nephew Alfonso, current direct memory of the company’s historical roots.
For over 20 years Mariano Cornaglia and his wife Daniela have dedicated themselves to this small company, trying to enhance its history, humanity and the memory of daily sacrifices.
Their intent is to obtain an excellent product while firmly believing in respect for nature: with this aim they tend to innovation and new technologies in order to constantly improve, without ever forgetting their origins.
The strong passion for the vineyard was also transmitted to their three children Giulia, Samuele and Giacomo, who bring a fresh breath of enthusiasm to the company.
The Sorì, steep property vineyards
The Wines
Currently, the winery has about 4 hectares of property dedicated to the production of 9 different wines, made strictly from its own grapes.
The family-owned vineyards are located in the municipality of Santa Vittoria d’Alba, mostly in the Cru Coste Anforiano, on steeply sloping terrain called Sorì, where mechanization is difficult and much of the work is done by hand while respecting and protecting the land.
The non-invasive cultivation methods, which have always characterized the work of the Cournaja winery, have allowed it to embrace the principles of symbiotic agriculture.
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Experiences
Upon arriving in the inner courtyard, you will be welcomed by one or more family members and guided to discover the vineyard adjacent to the winery.
As you climb the hill, you will experience the steep slope of the family vineyards, called Sorì.
During the walk, you will be told about the company philosophy, the vine training method, and the soil composition which varies from vineyard to vineyard, and you will be shown the rare vines present in the vineyard.
The walk will culminate at the top of the “La Turricella” hill, where the votive pillar in honor of Mary Help of Christians stands, built by Clemente Cornaglia in 1920.
The view from this panoramic point is not to be missed!
It is a bucolic picture of the Tanaro valley, the city of Alba, the Langhe, and the Roero—UNESCO World Heritage sites—at the ends of which stand the two medieval castles of Monticello and Santa Vittoria d’Alba; all crowned by the Alps.
You will then return to the winery, where you will talk about the life of the nectar of the gods, from pressing to fermentation and aging.
The experience continues with a moment that will involve all the senses: the tasting of some of the best wines produced, paired with appetizers.
The family will present the wines to you, telling you the unique anecdotes that gave life to the individual labels, which are numbered and hand-drawn by Alfonso Cornaglia and his son Gianni, the family artists.
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The discovery of ancient native grape varieties
It is thanks to the determination of Alfonso Cornaglia that some rare and typical grape varieties of the hills in this area have been preserved, already present in the company’s own vineyards.
Dr. Anna Schneider, from the CNR (Institute of Virology of the University of Turin) and scientific head of the experimental vineyard of Grinzane Cavour, made the official identification of these varieties possible during a visit to the winery’s vineyards; over time, they had taken on nicknames related to their characteristics.
Her detailed research and DNA analysis of the vines found the presence of rare Piedmontese varieties such as Balau, Ignea, and Pizzutello Bianco.
The Green Experience
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Classic tour
It includes a walk in the vineyard, where the company philosophy on viticulture will be explained and where you will enjoy the magnificent view of the Langhe and Roero from the top of the hill.
The guided tour of the winery will follow, where you can learn and better understand the winemaking and aging process of the wines produced.
At the end of the tour you will continue with a tasting of 5 wines, during which you will be told the unique stories behind each of the labels and the wines they produce.
In combination with the wine you will try delicious appetizers of local products, such as cheese and cold cuts, plus the products of the Azienda Agricola Cournaja.
It'll be an actual light lunch or how we say it here "merenda sinoira".
The entire experience will take place in full compliance with hygiene and health regulations, and the tasting will take place in a dedicated space in the winery courtyard.
The cost of the experience is 30.00 euros per person, the duration is about 2 hours.
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Cournaja
Wine Producer in Santa Vittoria d’Alba
Cournaja
Wine Producer in Santa Vittoria d’Alba
