Family-run winery of Tenuta La Meirana in the Gavi area (Piedmont), known for its Gavi DOCG wines made from Cortese and for a production that combines local tradition with oenological research.
The historic estate La Meirana, documented since the year 972, was acquired by Bruno Broglia in 1972; the estate's first Gavi was bottled in the early 1970s. After developing and expanding the vineyards and building a new winery in the 1980s, management passed to the third generation of the family, who continue the activity while maintaining the connection to the historic estate.
Production philosophy
The estate prioritizes the enhancement of indigenous varieties, combining traditional methods with modern technical approaches: temperature-controlled vinification, stainless-steel tanks to highlight minerality and freshness, and experimentation and collaborations with oenologists and academic institutions to improve winemaking practices and local varieties.
Terroir and vineyards
La Meirana is located in the heart of the Gavi area. The vineyard sits on clayey-marly soils with favorable aspects; La Meirana has a predominantly southeast exposure and lies at around 290–300 m above sea level. The area has a long history of Cortese cultivation for the typical white wines of the appellation.
Awards and recognition
Reported recognitions include ratings from Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, James Suckling, mentions in Top 100 lists, and IWSC medals noted in the company's public documentation.
Characteristics
Grape varieties
Cortese
Nebbiolo
Pinot Nero
Timorasso
Moscato
Hectares
65.0
Bottles per year
310000
What makes it distinctive
Tenuta La Meirana, with historical documentation dating back to 972 AD.
Representative production: Gavi DOCG produced from Cortese grapes in the municipality of Gavi.
A combination of family tradition and technical-scientific collaborations
Product range: white wines, sparkling wines, Moscato and Nebbiolo-based wines.
Presence of international awards and ratings from specialist publications.