Döi Crutin Wine Shop
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Amidst the hills of Barbaresco, in the central Piazza Italia, you can breathe in the atmosphere of the ancient village of Neive, one of the most characteristic and visited towns in the Langhe, of medieval origins.
Inside an expertly restored 17th-century house with exposed brick and a ceiling adorned with wooden beams, brothers Marco and Massimo Barbero, former owners of Cascina Fonda Winery, inaugurated their new wine business: the Döi Crutin wine shop.
The recovery of the premises was also made possible by the intervention of Alba architect Gino Protto.
Drink, think, eat
Free your mind and relax in a convivial location.
This is the motto that sums up the spirit of the place: an informal spot, ideal for stopping to enjoy a glass of wine from the family production or an aperitif accompanied by tasty Langa platters.
An evocative environment where the wines provide the backdrop for an artistic journey
The walls are enriched by the works of Rita Barbero, who through paintings made with wine celebrates four great excellences of the territory: Barolo, Barbaresco, Moscato d’Asti, and Alta Langa.
Alongside these are magnums and small barrels hand-painted by Ferruccio Borgogno and the original creations of Ivano Chiavarino, an artist who transforms recycled materials into contemporary works.
On the ground floor, you can admire the ancient well and the caves dug into the tuff, the famous doi crutin, along with a collection of grappas by Romano Levi. The upper floor houses two rooms with rural-themed paintings, an ancient manual corker, and a collection of functioning historic corkscrews.
The labels are those of Cascina Fonda, the farm of Marco and Massimo Barbero.
Delicious platters accompany cocktails made with the company’s wines
Döi Crutin is located inside a late 16th-century building.
The Wines
Cascina Fonda Winery specializes in the production of some of the area's most renowned wines
Among the labels on offer are bubbles from Alta Langa, Barbaresco the Langhe Chardonnay, and sweet wines: Moscato d’Asti, Asti Spumante, and Brachetto Spumante.
The same can be tasted and purchased directly at Döi Crutin in Piazza Italia 4 or at the winery located in Neive at Via Spessa 27.
From the vineyards located between the hills of Mango and Neive, Cascina Fonda obtains its wines divided into four categories: red wines, white wines, and sweet and dry bubbles.
The wine selection was created with the aim of telling the story, glass after glass, of the richness and identity of the Piedmontese territory, with a curated selection of labels ranging from bubbles to great reds, through to sweet and aromatic wines.
Bubbles: elegance and character
Metodo Classico sparkling wines represent one of the strengths of our selection.
Alta Langa DOCG, available in Extra Brut and Rosé Pas Dosé versions, expresses finesse, structure, and a persistent perlage, perfect for accompanying aperitifs and refined dishes.
Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut offers freshness and citrus notes, ideal for those who love a clean and mineral style. Completing the range are Driveri Pas Dosé V.S.Q., with its bold and dry character, and some softer, more aromatic interpretations such as Moscato spumante, Brachetto spumante, and Driveri Dolce Metodo Classico. There is also the alcohol-free grape must, designed for those who wish to toast without alcohol, and the evocative white wine from overripe grapes Passion, intense and enveloping.
Reds: the heart of the Langhe
Piedmont tells its story in all its nobility through great red wines. Barbaresco DOCG is an absolute excellence, structured and elegant, perfect for accompanying important dishes and fine meats. More immediate and versatile is Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, which still retains all the typicality of the grape variety, while Dolcetto d’Alba DOC represents the daily choice: authentic, sincere, and deeply linked to local tradition.
Whites: freshness and aromas
Among the whites, Langhe Chardonnay DOC stands out for being soft and harmonious, along with Langhe Arneis DOC, which is fresh, floral, and delicate. Particularly fascinating are the aromatic and intense Canelli DOCG Moscato Bel Fiore and the Moscato d’Asti DOCG Bel Piano.
Completing the selection are Chiara Blanc Moscato Spumante and Giò Rosé Spumante, young, lively, and pleasant wines, ideal for toasting in company and accompanying festive moments.
There is also a selection of Moscato, Brachetto and Nebbiolo grappas from Barbaresco.
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The aperitifs and tastings at the Döi Crutin
At Döi Crutin, Cascina Fonda wines can be tasted by the glass or chosen as the basis for original cocktails accompanied by breadsticks, bread and rich sliced meats.
The meats, cheeses, and jams are all quality products chosen from small local farms or mountain locations.
Tasting in the heart of the ancient village or in the romantic crutin
During warm weather, it is possible to sit in the dehors in the square, around the barrels repurposed as round tables.
The location is evocative: a small, well-kept 17th-century living room, home to restaurants, wine bars and ancient buildings including the old City Hall, the white, slender Palazzo Borghese recognizable by the municipal coat of arms and now a museum home of the Wild Woman dedicated to the Grappa poet Romano Levi.
For those seeking a more intimate atmosphere, the tasting can also take place in the charming Romantic Crutin: an entrance through brick vaults, a table set for two, and the warm, romantic atmosphere of the small cave carved into the tuff, once a family pantry.
A place of timeless charm, ideal for a tasting for two or for experiencing a special moment in the heart of the historic village of Neive.
Reservations are recommended.
Guided tastings
Marco and Massimo Barbero have come up with different types of tastings to discover the estate wines, but experiences other than those proposed can be arranged.
- Classic tasting: 3 wines of your choice excluding Alta Langa and Barbaresco → €16.00
- Traditional tasting: 2 wines of your choice + Alta Langa or Barbaresco → € 21.00
- Noble tasting: Alta Langa, Barbaresco and another wine of your choice → €26.00
- Prestige Tasting: Two Alta Langa, Barbaresco and another wine of your choice → €33.00
Cocktails
The winery’s wines also serve as the base for the creation of numerous cocktails, including:
- Umberto Moscato Sweet and Dry (Sweet Sparkling Wine + grape must + Dry Moscato)
- MoMo Spritz (Dry Moscato, Moscato Spumante + Aperol)
- Bric a Brac (Moscato Pas Dosé, grape must and Aperol)
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During the warm season, guests can sit at the outdoor tables.
Un romantico grottino scavato nella pietra, dove il tempo rallenta e ogni degustazione diventa un momento da ricordare
The building material was recovered from the ancient castle destroyed in 1275
The environments
An evocative venue with ancient history
The restaurant is located inside a building dating back to the late 1500s that matches the row of old houses that hug the square.
Its history is as old as it is interesting as it is said that the building material was recovered from the ancient castle destroyed in 1274 during one of the many wars between the people of Alba and Asti.
The two small caves, from which the place takes its name, were originally small rooms dug into the tuff and used as pantries for food storage, thanks to the constant cool temperature all year round.
According to some sources, the cavity on the left had an opening connected to the tunnels that ran under the village to facilitate escape in case of enemy attack. In fact, Neive was a contested center between the people of Alba and the people of Asti precisely because of its strategic location.
Two steps in Neive and the Langhe
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The proposals of the Döi Crutin
Tastings and aperitifs
- Classic tasting: 3 wines of your choice excluding Alta Langa and Barbaresco → €16.00
- Traditional tasting: 2 wines of your choice + Alta Langa or Barbaresco → € 21.00
- Noble tasting: Alta Langa, Barbaresco and another wine of your choice → €26.00
- Prestige Tasting: Two Alta Langa, Barbaresco and another wine of your choice → €33.00
Cocktails
- Umberto Moscato Sweet and Dry (Sweet Sparkling Wine + grape must + Dry Moscato)
- MoMo Spritz (Dry Moscato, Moscato Spumante + Aperol)
- Bric a Brac (Moscato Pas Dosé, grape must and Aperol)
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