Scarpa cultivates more than 30 hectares of vineyards between Monferrato and Langhe.
Scarpa boasts an impressive vineyard heritage that winds around the splendid single-body estate of Poderi Bricchi, on the border between the hills of Asti and Acqui Terme, and continues on the hills of Barbaresco, in Neive, and those of Barolo, in La Morra and Verduno, located on the right of the Tanaro River, which wraps around them.
Monferrato and Langhe, despite revealing diverse landscapes, share an extraordinary vocation for viticulture.
Gentle hills dotted by woods and headlands, on which the red stone and brick roofs of small villages stand out. These are ancient hills that originated from primeval seabeds, whose marl, sand and limestone have created the ideal conditions for vine cultivation. The dry and sunny climate, caressed by the winds from Liguria, completes an agricultural masterpiece that, over the centuries, has given rise to outstanding enological expressions.
The cradle of native varieties such as Barbera, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Moscato, Ruchè and Timorasso, Monferrato and Langhe are one of the most important wine districts in the world, widely acknowledged for their innately elegant wines and vibrant varietal expressions. An enchanting territory surrounded by lush and abundant nature, a certified UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Castel Rocchero e acqui terme
Poderi Bricchi
Situated between Castel Rocchero and Acqui Terme, surrounded by the woods of Alto Monferrato and lavender fields, Poderi Bricchi is a single-body stretching for more than 25 hectares on the highest point of the hill. This is Scarpa’s most historic vineyard, which was acquired in 1969 to cultivate the different varieties vinified by the winery. This intuition anticipated the concept of a closed supply chain and the vertical control of all stages of wine production, from the vineyard to the bottle.
Technical Data
- Vineyard area 25 ha
- Altitude 350-400 meters
- Exposure North-East and South-West
- Varieties Barbera, Ruchè, Brachetto, Dolcetto, Freisa, Moscato, Timorasso
Verduno
Monvigliero
Acquired in 2018, the vineyards of Monvigliero stretch over Verduno, a small town situated along the edge of the northern hills of the Barolo denomination. Monvigliero is the «grand cru» of the area, the symbol of that elegant expressiveness that made the wines from Verduno famous in the world.
Technical data
- Vineyard area 2 ha
- Altitude 300 meters
- Exposure South, South-West
- Varieties Nebbiolo for Barolo, Pelaverga
La Morra
Roncaglie
The Roncaglie vineyard is situated near the border between Verduno and La Morra, one of the most renowned towns on the hills of Barolo. The area enjoys a south-eastern exposure and is characterized by silty-loamy soils that contain a good amount of sand. The resulting Barolo has excellent body and structure, revealing classic elegance. Profound and ample wines capable of maintaining astoundingly delicate aromas over time: a distinctive characteristic of Barolo wines produced around La Morra.
Technical data
- Vineyard area 1.2 ha
- Altitude 300 meters
- Exposure South-East
- Varieties Nebbiolo for Barolo
Neive
Canova
Among the towns in Langhe, Neive stands out for its particular vocation to the cultivation of Nebbiolo grapes for the production of Barbaresco. Since the 1960s, Scarpa has been selecting grapes for its wines from here. This led to the acquisition, in 2018, of some vineyards in the Canova cru, located right next to where the eastern border of the denomination meets the first hills of Monferrato. Canova stretches over a panoramic ridge that, from Bricco di Neive, descends to the plain, right across from where the town begins.
Technical data
- Vineyard area 2 ha
- Altitude 250-300 meters
- Exposure West
- Varieties Nebbiolo for Barbaresco, Chardonnay
