The winery
Cascina Chicco
Winery based in Canale (CN), founded in 1950 and run by the Faccenda family; owns about 50 hectares across Roero and the Langhe and produces, among others, the Barolo DOCG «Rocche di Castelletto» from Nebbiolo vineyards in Monforte d'Alba.
- Piedmont (Roero and the Langhe) · Italy
- Since 1950
- 1 product
The story
Founded in 1950 (Faccenda family). Today run by brothers Enrico and Marco Faccenda; the estate owns about 50 hectares of vineyards and a holding of roughly 5 hectares in Monforte d'Alba.
Production philosophy
Balance of tradition and innovation, respect for the land and tailored winemaking: cryomaceration for whites, extended macerations for reds, ageing in large Slavonian casks and French barriques; ageing also carried out in an underground cellar.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards across Roero and the Langhe (Canale, Vezza d’Alba, Castellinaldo d’Alba, Barbaresco) with an estate in Monforte d’Alba; the Barolo «Rocche di Castelletto» is sourced from the Castelletto cru in Monforte, on clay-limestone soils at about 400 m asl.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Arneis
- Nebbiolo
- Barbera
- Favorita
- Brachetto
- Hectares
- 50.0
What makes it distinctive
- Over 50 hectares of vineyards spread across Roero and the Langhe.
- Large underground cellar used for aging and tours.
- DOCG/DOC wines from Roero and Barolo Rocche di Castelletto.
- Traditional-method sparkling wines made from Nebbiolo.
- Visits and tastings at the winery by appointment; direct sales.
