Storia
2015: Ricossa establishes its home at Cà dei Mandorli
In 2015, Ricossa made Cà dei Mandorli its home in Castel Boglione, within Monferrato Astigiano. The estate encompasses 74 hectares of vineyards arranged as a natural amphitheatre. Most of this vineyard area is devoted to Barbera, the variety at the centre of Ricossa’s contemporary interpretation of Piedmontese wine.
Terroir
Cà dei Mandorli lies at Castel Boglione in Monferrato Astigiano, in the heart of Piedmont’s wine country. Its 74 hectares of vineyards form a natural amphitheatre around the estate. Barbera occupies most of this vineyard area.
The surrounding Piedmont territory has a complex geological profile combining ancient marine sediments, clay, limestone and sandstone. This geological diversity supplies vineyards with varied nutrients and minerals and contributes to differences in wine character and quality.
Vinificazione
Most of the estate’s 74 hectares of vineyards are devoted to Barbera. The stated agricultural values are respect for the land, recognition of each vineyard’s individual connection with its setting, and preservation of the region’s agricultural heritage for future generations.
An oenological team works to express the Piedmont terroirs of Langhe, Roero and Monferrato. Its approach combines respect for the established rhythms and forms of production with research and innovation intended to address current and future challenges. Barbera from the estate is interpreted in a contemporary style and occupies a central place in the range.
Filosofia
The estate’s winemaking culture is centred on preserving Piedmont’s agricultural and cultural heritage for future generations. Its declared values combine respect for the land, natural rhythms and established forms of production with the enhancement of individual vineyards and their relationship to the soil.
Research, development and innovation provide the complementary forward-looking element. The aim is to respond to contemporary challenges while retaining the identity of the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato terroirs. Within this framework, Barbera is presented through a contemporary interpretation rather than as a break with its regional origins.