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Cocconato
Our Story
The Bava family has been cultivating grape vines in Cocconato, Monferrato Astigiano, since 1600. In 1911, they built their first wine cellar, and over six generations, they've produced renowned wines, particularly Barbera. Their estate now includes fifty hectares of vineyards and twenty hectares of natural fields in Monferrato and Langa, all managed sustainably.
Bava also manages vineyards in Agliano and Castiglione Falletto, each contributing unique wines. By the 1950s, Bava wines gained acclaim, expanding distribution throughout Italy and internationally. Pioneering the use of barriques since 1975, their cellars now feature custom-built steel fermentation barrels with temperature control, dedicated to both red and aromatic wines.
The Bava family includes Piero, Roberto, Giulio, Paolo, Francesca, and Giorgio. Their 125-acre vineyards in Monferrato and Langhe prioritize environmentally friendly practices, including grass covering, non-synthetic fertilizers, and lightweight glass bottles to reduce emissions.
Wines
Barolo Cru Scaronne
Bava
Piedmont, Langhe, Castiglione Falletto
Older Nebbiolo coming from the Scarrone cru in Castiglione Falletto. This is Bava's flagship Nebbiolo. 30 months of aging in vats and barriques follows a fermentation in custom Fontainebleau oak vats. This one is a keeper. Rose, violet, tobacco.
Bass Tuba Moscato d’Asti
Bava
Piedmont
This Canelli White Moscato is grown in high altitude Alta Langa. Limestone soils and stainless steel for both fermentations. An aperitif, a dessert drink, a topper for your sorbet or the base of you next cocktail, Bava's Moscato d'Asti is always balanced and fresh. Floral, tropical fruit, small bubbles.
Gavi Cor de Chasse
Bava
Piedmont
Gavi di Gavi, made from the Cortese grape, is considered the most important Piedmontese white wine. Grown on clay and marl soils rich in minerals, Bava has been making Gavi di Gavi for over 50 years. Fermented and aged in stainless steel. Floral, dry, elegant.
Langhe Nebbiolo
Bava
Cascina Scarrone
This Nebbiolo is grown east facing on calcerous and clay soils. This might be Bava's youngest Nebbiolo wine, but it is treated with the same love and care as their Cru Barolo vineyards and wines. Fermented in wooden vats and then aged in stainless steel. Red fruit, violet, spice.
Libera Barbera
Bava
Piedmont, Nizza
These young vines of Barbera come from Bava's PianoAlto di Crena vineyard. Limestone soils, fermented in stainless steel with a little bottle aging before release makes for a fruit driven and easy-drinking Barbera. Black cherry, black pepper, balanced.
Pianoalto Nizza Barbera
Bava
Piedmont
Bava's oldest Barbera vineyard is in the heart of the best Barbera appellation: Nizza. Fermented in 53hl wooden vats and then aged in custom made 1500L vats plus additional bottle aging guarantees a harmonious wine. Red currant, pepper, tobacco.
Rosetta Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco
Bava
Piedmont
For those who don't know her yet, Rosetta is a pleasant surprise: so sweet, low in alcohol content, delicate bubbles and a lot of perfume. Produced with the Malvasia grape grown in the Castelnuovo Don Bosco area. Cold maceration before pressing, naturally decanted and fermented in steel vats. Perfect on festive occasions and at the end of a meal. The label stylizes a dog rose flower which better describes its primary aroma.
Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato
Bava
Piedmont, Monferrato
The autochtonous Ruché can only be grown and produced in seven municipalities of Monferrato. Bava's rendition is grown on limestone soils and fermented and aged exclusively in stainless steel to preserve the grape's unique aroma and flavors. Rose, white pepper, soft.
Stradivario Barbera
Bava
Piedmont
Bava's Barbera Superiore helms from a historic Cocconato vineyard, a former parish benefit, perched on the slopes of a gentle hill. With its great character, is only produced during the best vintages. Short but intense macerations, slow and natural decantation, aged in barriques and bottled without filtration. Demonstrated over the years that it possesses extraordinary longevity – a wine to be savored today and to be kept for years to come.
