L’Armangia
Ignazio Giovine is the best example of artisanal wine-grower: born and raised in Canelli (Monferrato) in a family of wine-growers, his approach to winemaking perfectly blends technical knowledge, intimate understanding of the vineyards, respect for their environment, and ingenuity in facing the challenges of each vintage. His artisanal Barberas reflect without filters the unique interaction between a man and his vines. Ignazio farms all his vineyards applying organic principles, to preserve biodiversity and improve the health of his vines.
Available Wines:
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"Sopra Berruti" Barbera d'Asti DOCG
100% Barbera, from an estate plot situated just above Ignazio’s neighbor (Mr Berruti). A joyful and delicious Barbera, fruit-forward and yet restrained on the alcohol level to deliver everyday enjoyment.
Fermented with a selection of native yeasts in stainless steel. Aged 6 months 70% in stainless steel, 30% aged in large oak.
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"Titon" Nizza DOCG
100% Barbera from several estate plots within the newly created Nizza DOCG appellation. Ignazio is able to tame Barbera’s natural exuberance in alcohol and acidity by carefully managing the canopy and picking at ideal ripeness with Swiss-like precision. The result is a Barbera that is complex, juicy and rich on the fruit profile, while offering also incredible balance of acids and alcohol.
Fermented with a selection of native yeasts in a combination of stainless steel tanks and neutral oak vats, and aged in oak barrels of various sizes (300, 2000 and 4300 liters) for 18 months.