ALBERTO BALLARIN WINERY

In 1928, the Ballarin business started.  For many years the company activities were centered on the cultivation of fruit, hazelnuts, grapes, raising cattle, and producing wine.  The complete transformation into specialization in viticulture began 25 years ago.   Old crops were replaced by vineyards and their old warehouses were made into wine cellars.  Today, Cascina Ballarin grow grapes in their own vineyards and produce wine in their own cellars.   Barolo is their main wine however they also produce Barbera d’Alba, Dolcetto d’Alba, Langhe Rosso, and Langhe Bianco.  They also provide a great experience and hospitality to visitors allowing them to vacation in the countryside at the La Morra vineyard.  Cascina Ballarin also organizes guided tours and tastings of wine pairings with local products, such as cheese and cold cuts.

The quality of wine produced by Cascina Ballarin stems from the respect of the environment and the employment of sustainable practices.

Region: Piemonte

BAROLO BUSSIA

Vinification and Maturation:

This wine is 100% Nebbiolo.  The grapes are harvested in October where they are then fermented in the traditional way in temperature controlled tanks.  After the fermentation process they are aged for 26 months in French oak barriques. After 26 months, they are aged for an addition 8 months in the bottle.

Tasting notes:

Color: Deep ruby red color with orange reflections

Bouquet: Very intense bouquet, toasted and floral

Flavor: Rich, very powerful and persistant tannin

Serving Suggestions: Good with pasta, beef, lamb, and game

BAROLO DOCG TRE CIABÒT

Vinification and Maturation:

This wine is 100% Nebbiolo.  The grapes are harvested in October where they are then fermented in the traditional way in temperature controlled tanks.  After the fermentation process they are aged for 26 months in wooden barrels. After 26 months, they are aged for an addition 8 months in the bottle.

Tasting notes:

Color: Garnet-orange color

Bouquet: Very elegant bouquet, with floral notes of rose and violet

Flavor: Refined, slightly tannic, persistent and spicy  

Serving Suggestions: Lamb

LANGHE BIANCO DOC BALLARIN

Vinification and Maturation:

This wine is a variety of Chardonnay, Favorita, and Pinot Grigio grapes. The grapes are harvested in September where they are then fermented in the traditional way in temperature controlled tanks.  After the fermentation process they are aged for 6 months in stainless steel tanks. After 6 months, they are aged for an addition 6 months in the bottle.

Tasting notes:

Color: Deep straw yellow color

Bouquet: Sweet scents of ripe fruit, peach, apricot and gooseberry

Flavor: Fresh in the mouth and moderate persistence

Serving Suggestions: Fresh water fish