About Us
Bricco Ciarla: a journey between past and present
We are Matteo and Massimo, two friends linked by a childhood spent among the vineyards. Our story is a tribute to the generations that have preceded us and a commitment to promoting the winegrowing heritage of the Langhe.
The winery was purchased in 1962 by Giacomo Marcarino (Massimo’s grandfather) from the Chiarla family (Ciarla in Piedmontese dialect). Being located on a “bricco”, which is the top of a hill, we chose the name Bricco Ciarla.
With respect for tradition and a heart that is always open to new challenges, we make wines that tell the story of our terroir and our emotions.
MassimoMarcarino
Born in 1991. After graduating as Agrarian Surveyor from the Agricultural School of Grinzane Cavour in 2010, he immediately took over the running of the family estate, which mainly cultivates Nebbiolo, Barbera, Freisa and Moscato grapes. His role at the winery is mainly to manage the vineyards.
MatteoFranchi
Born in 1990. After graduating as oenotechnician from the Oenology School of Alba in 2010, he accumulated experience working for two wineries in the Langhe, including the Bovio winery, where he has been resident oenotechnician since 2015. At Bricco Ciarla he manages activities in the cellar.
Vineyards
We cultivate approximately five hectares of vineyards between the municipalities of Treiso and Neviglie, in the Barbaresco production zone.
Our style in the vineyard is conventional, and we limit chemical treatment of the vines as much as possible. We have been working on the composition of the soil for over a decade, with organic fertilisation, so that the vines are able to absorb all the nutrients in the soil, which are responsible for the aromatic complexity that develops in the glass.
MGA VineyardSan Stunet
Surface area: 0.5 hectares
Exposure: Westerly
Soil: limestone – sand
Year of planting: 2000
MGA VineyardFerrere
Surface area: 2 hectares
Exposure: South-westerly / Westerly
Soil: limestone – marl
Year of planting: 1994 and 2006
Winery
The style in the cellar is classic-traditional, with submerged cap maceration and natural fermentation with only organic matter for the development of the yeasts naturally present on the skins. All fermentations take place in concrete and steel tanks at a controlled temperature ranging from 22° to 28°C. The time varies depending on the type of wine. The wines then mature in large French and Austrian oak barrels, favouring the expression of the terroir of origin.
Territory
The Langhe: a terroir of excellence.
Our vineyards are located in Treiso, one of the four municipalities within the Barbaresco production zone. Limestone soils and ideal exposures allow us to obtain grapes of the highest quality. Each Bricco Ciarla wine is an authentic expression of this unique terroir, characterised by complexity and depth.
Tours and Shop
Come and see us at the winery, in Treiso.
Make yourself at home and let us take you on a discovery of our world, with a tasting of all our labels, which you can buy directly on the premises.
Tours are available by appointment: contact us for info and times.
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