The winery
Davide Fregonese
Winemaking project (Bugia Nen) with vineyards in the Langhe (Serralunga d'Alba) and on Etna; produces Barolo DOCG and Etna wines with a focus on expressing the terroir.
- Piemonte (Langhe, Serralunga d'Alba) e Sicilia (Etna, Castiglione di Sicilia) · Italia
- 7 products
The story
Davide Fregonese, originally from Piedmont and with professional experience in the financial sector, launched the Bugia Nen project by acquiring vineyards in Serralunga d'Alba and in the Etna area. He entrusted technical management and winemaking to experienced local figures to enhance the Piedmont crus and the Etna vineyards, developing the first vintages from 2014 for some labels.
Production philosophy
Seeking elegance and the expression of the terroir: respect for local tradition combined with a contemporary approach in the vineyard and winery. On Mount Etna the philosophy is "give without taking" — that is, to respect local practices and showcase indigenous grapes.
Terroir and vineyards
It operates in two distinct areas: the Langhe and the north-eastern slopes of Etna. Soils range from the calcareous-clay of the Langhe to the volcanic soils of Etna.
Awards and recognition
Several individual wines have received scores and recognition from international publications as well as guide mentions.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Nerello Mascalese
- Carricante
What makes it distinctive
- Registered as Bugia Nen, a winery/project focused on the Langhe and Etna.
- Barolo from the Cerretta and Prapò crus.
- Etna Rosso Riserva produced from the Montedolce/Solicchiata vineyards.
- Technical collaboration with local winemakers.
- Various vintages and individual labels awarded and reviewed by international publications.
