Roero Montespinato DOCG 2022 - Cascina Chicco

ROERO “MONTESPINATO” – CASCINA CHICCO

Nebbiolo from Roero with intensity and finesse.

The “Montespinato” Roero by Cascina Chicco is made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Montespinato vineyard, located in Castagnito, one of the Roero’s most esteemed zones. With a southeast exposure and sandy soils, the vineyard delivers fruit of exceptional balance and aromatic richness.

After manual harvesting and gentle pressing, the must ferments in stainless steel at controlled temperatures, followed by extended maceration. The wine is then aged in oak barrels, gaining complexity and structure.

In the glass, it displays a deep ruby red. The nose offers ripe red fruits, floral hints, and delicate spice. On the palate, it’s well-balanced with soft tannins, refreshing acidity, and a long, harmonious finish.

Ideal occasions: perfect with red meats, game, aged cheeses, and flavorful first courses. A wine for important dinners and moments to share.

This Roero briefly

Denomination: Roero DOCG
Vintage: 2022
Dosage: Dry
Grape variety: Nebbiolo
Region: Piedmont (IT), Canale (CN)
Refinement: Steel and oak barrels
Serving temperature: 14/16°C
Alcohol content: 14,5% vol.

Winery Chicco

Cascina Chicco manages over 50 hectares of vineyards, spread across some of the most renowned areas of Roero and the Langhe, including Canale, Vezza d’Alba, Castellinaldo d’Alba, Barbaresco, and Monforte d’Alba. For four generations, Cascina Chicco has embodied the perfect balance between tradition and innovation. The Faccenda family has transformed an old farmhouse in the town of Canale into a cutting-edge winery, guided by a deep respect for the land. Vinification is tailored to each grape variety and the desired wine style. For white wines, the winery employs cryomaceration, a cold technique that enhances aromatic extraction, prevents oxidation, and brings out fresh, fruity notes. This process—cold maceration of the must with the skins—adds complexity, structure, and longevity to the wines. For red wines, longer macerations are used to achieve noble and delicate extractions. Aging follows in large oak casks and French oak barriques, highlighting the varietal and territorial character of each wine. This attention to detail continues in the underground cellar, a striking 5,000-square-meter space carved 28 meters deep into the hillside. Lined with terracotta bricks and gypsum crystals, it offers ideal conditions for aging—whether for traditional still wines or Metodo Classico sparkling wines made from Nebbiolo or Alta Langa grapes. Each label from Cascina Chicco reflects a distinct identity, shaped by vineyard work, enological sensitivity, and respect for time.