Where is Bricco dei Guazzi?

Bricco dei Guazzi is located in Olivola (AL) Piedmont Italy.

What does Bricco dei Guazzi produce?

Bricco dei Guazzi produces or represents products such as Piedmont winery, wine producer, bottled grappa, varietal grappa.

Where can I buy products from Bricco dei Guazzi?

You can buy products from Bricco dei Guazzi directly on Bottle of Italy, on the dedicated producer page.

Producer

Bricco dei Guazzi

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Bricco dei Guazzi.

Historic wine company of the Monferrato (Olivola, AL) producing Piedmontese wines and also marketing a varietal grappa obtained from Albarossa pomace.

Piedmont winery wine producer bottled grappa varietal grappa

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What to know about Bricco dei Guazzi

Type Producer

Region Olivola (AL) , Piedmont , Italy

Products from 11

Historic estate with the Villa del Bel Riposo (16th century) and underground infernot. 33 hectares divided across several crus of the Monferrato; vineyards registered by Veronelli. Markets a varietal grappa obtained from Albarossa pomace. Part of the wineries/commercial projects linked to the Le Tenute del Leone Alato group (presence in their channels and shop).

Producer range

Producer range Bricco dei Guazzi

Spirit categories

Piedmont winery wine producer bottled grappa varietal grappa

Representative products

Grappa Albarossa 50cl - Astucciato - Bricco dei Guazzi Albarossa Piemonte DOC

Raw materials

Albarossa pomace

Distillation and production

Production method

For wines the company uses temperature-controlled cellars and modern vinification methods alongside historic structures. The marketed grappa is reported as obtained from Albarossa pomace and distilled in a discontinuous (batch) still; technical information found on distributor product sheets indicates 1–2 distillation passes and cold filtration.

Distillation

Batch pot-still distillation (from Albarossa pomace); commercial product sheets indicate 1–2 passes and cold filtration.

Ageing

Not aged / no maturation reported for the grappa (colorless distillate).

Producer history Bricco dei Guazzi

The estate is linked to the Guazzo and Candiani families and has documented roots since the 16th century: the Villa del Bel Riposo, built by Stefano Guazzo, is an integral part of the property. Viticultural activity has developed for centuries on the crus of the Bric di Olivola; today the company combines the tradition of historic cellars (infernot carved in tuff) with modern facilities for vinification and bottling.

Production philosophy

Enhance the identity of the Monferrato territory by cultivating indigenous grape varieties and recognized crus, combining respect for tradition, pursuit of quality and the use of modern technologies to improve vineyard and cellar practices.

Territory

Monferrato alessandrino, municipality of Olivola (province of Alessandria), Piedmont. Vineyards in several crus of the Bric di Olivola; marl–calcareous soils and varying elevations.

Awards and recognitions

The Albarossa (wine) listed by the company has received recognitions (e.g., acknowledgements from WineHunter, 95 points from DoctorWine, 5 Grappoli Bibenda 2023, medals in international competitions) as reported on the wine product sheet on the official website.