The winery
La Bioca
A small winery in the Langhe with agriturismo, producing and directly selling the area's traditional wines.
- Piemonte · Italia
- Since 2012
- 1 product
The story
The name derives from the Piedmontese term "biòca". The company operates as a winemaking concern in the Langhe and is presented online as having been established in the early 2010s; public sources report 2012 as the year it began.
Production philosophy
Strong emphasis on vineyard care and cellar quality: only estate-grown grapes are used, the tradition of the Langhe is prioritised while also experimenting with techniques such as fermentation and ageing in amphorae; hospitality and the promotion of the local area complete the winery’s approach.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards located in the Langhe, with parcels in Monforte d'Alba, Novello, La Morra and Barbaresco. Soils are varied, with differing proportions of sand, clay and limestone typical of the Langhe.
Awards and recognition
La Bioca's wines have received scores and recognition in specialist publications and guides for labels such as Cyrogrillo, Stërmà and other crus/Barolos listed on the winery's website.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Barbera
- Dolcetto
- Rossese Bianco
- Moscato
- Chardonnay
- Freisa
- Arneis
- Incrocio Manzoni Bianco
- Favorita
- Hectares
- 8.0
What makes it distinctive
- Small winery in the Langhe with agritourism.
- Vineyards in Monforte d'Alba, Novello, La Morra and Barbaresco.
- Production of traditional Langhe wines.
- Experiments in amphorae and various aging methods.
- Wines rated and awarded by international publications.
- Tastings and winery experiences