Giacomo Vico Historic Winery of Italy
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Just a short distance from the historic center of Canale, the Giacomo Vico winery represents one of the most significant winemaking realities of the Roero. High-quality wines are produced here by vinifying exclusively local grapes.
Each label is the result of a process that follows traditional methods that link the winery to the history and culture of the area. The style is recognizable and authentic: elegant and pleasant wines that carry a clear classical and local imprint.
Since 2010, the winery has been operating within modern, functional spaces that preserve the original structure of the building. Here we work with a strong focus on sustainability and using clean energy.
A significant honor
Since February 2020, the company has been listed in the Register of Historical Enterprises of Italy recognized by Unioncamere and the Italian Chambers of Commerce with the aim of rewarding companies that have been operating in the same product sector for at least 100 years.
Today, they cover a total of 17 hectares, 15 of which are currently in production, spread across four municipalities: Vezza d’Alba (Valmaggiore hill), Canale (Patarrone hill), Castellinaldo, and Priocca
Then as now, the company is driven by the same pioneering spirit of its founder
The winery tour and tastings are led personally by Corrado
A story that
begins in 1850
in Canale
A history spanning nearly two centuries
Around 1870, Francesco Vico, an established grain merchant, united his fate with that of Maria Panera, who belonged to a family of wine merchants. From their marriage was born Giacomo, their only son, who together with his mother set out on an ambitious path of growth for the family winery.
Under their leadership, the company began marketing bottled wine, opening up to foreign markets with exports to Argentina and France. Giacomo introduced the production of the main wines of the Langhe and Roero. Initially, sales were in 300- and 500-liter barrels, recognizable by metal plates from the winery. Later they switched to 54-liter demijohns, until bottling.
His commitment and vision were rewarded in 1909 with a gold medal at the Paris Food Exposition, a prestigious award that solidified the winery's reputation internationally as well.
With the generational transition, the winery passed to Dario Vico, Giacomo's son. However, his passion for cars led him to move away from wine production, temporarily interrupting the family tradition.
His son Corrado also continued in the automotive business until 1970, when he decided to return to Canale with his wife Anita. Here, in contact with the countryside, the desire to revive the wine business was born.
In 1992, Anita and her son Alessandro officially resumed production under the name Giacomo Vico, focusing on quality wines made exclusively from Roero grapes.
Over the years, the family has invested in the purchase of vineyards in the most suitable areas of the territory, giving continuity to a story that began in the 19th century and bringing back to life the legacy of a historic winery.
The Wines
Wines that represent the area and deserve to be discovered locally
The vineyards of the Giacomo Vico winery are located in some of the most beautiful and productive areas of Roero, such as the Valmaggiore and Patarrone hills, areas from which the finest wines are made.
Nebbiolo is cultivated and vinified in purity in several appellations, including Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC, in the traditional and Valmaggiore (more spicy and complex) versions, and Roero DOCG, a wine of great finesse intended to be the most personal interpretation of a grape variety and the Roero territory, in the Bricco Patarrone and Riserva Giacomo variants.
The reds offering is completed with Barbera d’Alba, also Superiore Vigna San Michele, aged with a balanced use of wood and with a winy, enveloping bouquet.
Roero Arneis DOCG, made from pure arneis grapes, is the ultimate expression of whites: straw yellow, with fresh, fruity aromas, it pairs perfectly with appetizers and delicate dishes, including fish.
Elegant and versatile Langhe DOC Favorita and Chardonnay complete the range.
All wines are the result of careful work in the vineyard and cellar, which is also the result of collaboration with winemaker Gianfranco Cordero, and are distinguished by stylistic consistency and expressive precision.
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For the maturation of Roero and Nebbiolo d’Alba, large Austrian oak barrels are used to enhance the wines’ character
A ruby-red wine with an intense yet delicate, vinous aroma, enriched by the influence of oak
The winery produces high-quality wines from grapes grown in the Roero area — a territory now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visits & Tastings
From the eagle, the company symbol, to the tasting. Corrado Vico narrates his winery
Corrado, represents the fourth generation of the Vico family and welcomes visitors, sharing the history of one of Piedmont’s longest-running wineries.
The tour begins in the winemaking cellar, where the process of turning grapes into wine can be observed up close.
It continues in the aging rooms and the room dedicated to historic vintages, and then concludes with the tasting in an elegant setting where every detail has been taken care of with passion.
Types of tasting
Each tasting is accompanied by: breadsticks, cheese or cold cuts.
Classics → 4.00 € / glass
Langhe DOC Favorita, Roero Arneis DOCG, Barbera d’Alba DOC, Langhe DOC Nebbiolo, Vino Rosso Mac Bun.
Selections → 6.00 € / glass
Langhe DOC Chardonnay, Langhe DOC Rosato, Langhe DOC Rosso Pali Vecchi, Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC, Roero DOCG Bricco Patarrone, aromatic wine from Birbet red grapes.
Superiori→ 7.00 € / glass
Roero Arneis DOCG Riserva, Roero DOCG Vigna Patarrone, Barbera d’Alba DOC Superiore Vigna San Michele, Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC Valmaggiore, Roero DOCG Riserva Giacomo.
The tasting will be completely free if visitors decide to purchase at least 6 bottles from among the wines they will have the opportunity to taste.
Lunch in the cellar
For those who desire a more complete experience, the winery also organizes winery lunches, by reservation and available for groups of at least 15 people.
The menu varies according to seasonality and will be by agreement, as will the price.
Other important information
- For groups consisting of more than 10 people, it is necessary to make an advance reservation accompanied by the payment of a deposit
- Reservations are required at least one day in advance, allowing for the best possible personalization of the visit
- To fully enjoy the experience, we recommend wearing comfortable footwear suitable for a leisurely walk among the rows of vines
- Should it be impossible to attend the agreed upon experience, you are kindly requested to cancel the appointment with at least 24 hours notice
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Elegant and tastefully furnished, it can accommodate up to 25 guests
Guests are welcomed every day of the week. On weekends, a phone reservation is required
The winery tour also includes a visit to the vinification and ageing facilities
The Roero
An area to discover among history, nature and outdoor experiences
Roero, located in southern Piedmont, stretches along the left bank of the Tanaro River, which separates it geographically from the Langhe.
This territory, made up of steep hills and wild vegetation, has been able to harmoniously accommodate the presence of man, giving rise to charming villages, scenic castles and, above all, numerous wine cellars.
Since 2014, Roero can boast of yet another recognition: UNESCO has included the Langhe-Roero and Monferrato wine landscapes in its list of World Heritage Sites, rewarding the extraordinary balance between human intervention and the natural environment.
The rocche
The Cavalchini and Bergamonti families, wine importers for Argentina
The ancient cellar lies beneath the original building, constructed around 1850 by the Serafino family — ancestors of the current owners
Awarded a gold medal and certificate at the 1909 Paris Exposition
Prices & Services
Choose from the three types of experiences and purchase directly from the winery
Tasting experiences
Each tasting is accompanied by: breadsticks, cheese or cured meats.
Classics → 4.00 € / goblet
Langhe DOC Favorita, Roero Arneis DOCG, Barbera d'Alba DOC, Langhe DOC Nebbiolo, Vino Rosso Mac Bun.
Selections → 6,00 € / goblet
Langhe DOC Chardonnay, Langhe DOC Rosato, Langhe DOC Rosso Pali Vecchi, Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC, Roero DOCG Bricco Patarrone, aromatic wine from Birbet red grapes.
Superiori → 7.00 € / goblet
Roero Arneis DOCG Riserva, Roero DOCG Vigna Patarrone, Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore Vigna San Michele, Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC Valmaggiore, Roero DOCG Riserva Giacomo.
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Giacomo Vico
Historic Winery of Italy
Wine Producer in Canale
Giacomo Vico
Historic Winery of Italy
Wine Producer in Canale
