The winery
Azienda Agricola Marcalberto
Winery based in Santo Stefano Belbo (Piedmont) specializing in the production of Metodo Classico sparkling wines made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with a small production of Asti Metodo Classico from Moscato Bianco.
- Piemonte · Italia
- 1 product
The story
Family-run winery established in the early 1990s by Piero Cane and today led by his sons Marco and Alberto. The initial winemaking and bottle aging took place in the village’s historic cellars carved into the tuff, while winemaking operations were later moved to a farmhouse near the historic center.
Production philosophy
A French-leaning stylistic approach with attention to gentle pressing, winemaking that employs a judicious use of neutral oak, reduced added sulfites and extended sur lie aging. Production focused on softness, freshness and drinkability.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in the Langhe area, with vineyards situated within approximately 10 km of the winery; marly‑calcareous soils and vineyards at 250–620 metres altitude, with varied exposures allowing staggered harvests.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Pinot Nero
- Chardonnay
- Moscato Bianco
What makes it distinctive
- Specializing in the production of Metodo Classico.
- Use of the Marmonnier Coquard press.
- Experimentation and series production of Metodo Classico with no added sulfites.
- Vineyards located within 10 km of the estate press, at varying altitudes, to diversify the base wines for sparkling wines.
- Product line consisting of several Metodo Classico from Alta Langa and an Asti Metodo Classico made from Moscato Bianco.