Carussin: vini italiani, vigneti e storia della cantina

Storia

1927 – Foundation

Signor Ferro Maggiore moved from the nearby town of Calosso to San Marzano Oliveto, in the province of Asti, and founded a farm there. In the Piedmontese dialect, the name Carussin means "the home of the farmer from Calosso." He settled in a house with 4 hectares of vineyards, then added a second house with another 2 ha of vines.

1950 – Change of ownership

Ferro was killed in an encounter with a bull, and the farm passed to his son Carlo and his brother Giovanni.

Expansion

Carlo and Giovanni decided to expand the property, replacing the apple orchard with a vineyard planted with Barbera. During this period the total vineyard area reached 13 ha, and it remains the same today.

1962–1984 – Bruna Ferro and Luigi Garberoglio

Bruna Ferro, the founder's granddaughter, was born in 1962 and grew up on the family farm. In 1981 she met Luigi Garberoglio, the son of farmers and winegrowers. He soon joined the Ferro family, bringing his 6 ha of vineyards and his ideas about biodynamics. Since 1984, Carussin has followed biodynamic practices throughout the estate and has been certified by Suolo e Salute.

Today

The estate is now run by Bruna Ferro.

1927Ferro Maggiore moves from Calosso to San Marzano Oliveto and founds the farm, settling in a house with 4 ha of vineyards; a second house with 2 ha of vines is later added; the name Carussin means "the home of the farmer from Calosso" in Piedmontese dialect.

1950Ferro Maggiore is killed in an encounter with a bull; the farm passes to his son Carlo and his brother Giovanni.

After 1950Carlo and Giovanni expand the property, replacing the apple orchard with a vineyard planted with Barbera; total vineyard area reaches 13 ha, unchanged today.

1962Bruna Ferro, the founder's granddaughter, is born and grows up on the family farm.

1981Bruna Ferro meets Luigi Garberoglio, son of farmers and winegrowers, who joins the Ferro family, bringing 6 ha of vineyards and ideas about biodynamics.

1984Carussin begins following biodynamic practices throughout the estate, later certified by Suolo e Salute.

PresentThe estate is run by Bruna Ferro.

Terroir

The estate is located in San Marzano Oliveto, in the province of Asti, Piedmont. The family describes its vineyards as an "area of minimal human presence."

Vinificazione

Biodynamic farmingEstate-wide biodynamic practices followed since 1984, certified by Suolo e Salute.

Neutral aging vesselsWines aged for a fairly short time in neutral steel, fiberglass, and concrete vessels.

Rare oak useOak barrels used only very rarely.

Unfiltered bottlingWines are bottled without filtration.

Since 1984, Carussin has followed biodynamic practices throughout the estate, certified by Suolo e Salute. The family describes its vineyards as an "area of minimal human presence," reflecting a low-intervention approach.

The low-intervention approach followed in the vineyard continues in the cellar. Wines are aged for a fairly short time in neutral steel, fiberglass, and concrete vessels, with oak barrels used only very rarely. They are bottled without filtration.

Filosofia

The family holds a low-intervention philosophy, describing its vineyards as an "area of minimal human presence." This same approach is applied in the cellar, favoring neutral aging vessels, minimal oak use, and bottling without filtration.

Vini

Il Carica l'Asino

Cortese, Favorita, Sauvignon blanc, Carica l'Asino · Asti DOCG

White

Asinoi Barbera d'Asti DOCG

Barbera · Asti DOCG

Red

Carussin

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