Luigi Spertino
Luigi and Mauro Spertino farm Monferrato’s rolling hills, focusing on Barbera, Grignolino, and Cortese. The vineyards are set on calcareous clay, farmed with sustainability in mind. Winemaking is slow and deliberate—long fermentations, neutral aging, and nothing to mask the purity of the fruit. The reds are structured and lifted, while the whites are textured and precise. A pure expression of Monferrato.
Farming Note
All vineyard work is done by hand with organic principles at the core—no systemic treatments, no shortcuts. Just careful farming that respects the vines, the soils, and the long arc of tradition in Monferrato.
Winemaking
Fermentations are spontaneous, and the wines are raised slowly in concrete or large neutral botti. No new oak, no excessive extraction, no additions beyond a touch of sulfur. Just a steady hand and a patient approach that lets the wines evolve naturally.
Wines
Luigi Spertino, Barbera d'Asti, La Bigia
Vintage 2021
Style Red
Region Piedmont
Varieties Barbera
ABV 13.00%
Soils Calcareous marls and sandstones
Tasting Note Ripe black cherry, cracked pepper, dark mineral tones. Juicy and vibrant, with a clean, lifted finish and a streak of iron-rich tension beneath the fruit. Serious structure but never heavy.
Luigi Spertino, Vermouth di Torino, Belle Epoque
Vintage NV
Style White
Region Piedmont
Varieties Barbera
ABV Not Specified
Soils Clay and sand
Tasting Note Built on old-vine Barbera and infused with local herbs. Deep red fruit laced with bitter orange peel, wormwood, alpine spice and a hint of gentian. Rich and smooth, with a cleansing, lifted finish that begs for another pour.
Luigi Spertino, Pinot Nero, Metodo Classico
Vintage 2018
Style Sparkling white
Region Piedmont
Varieties Pinot Nero
ABV 12.50%
Soils Calcareous marls and sandstones
Tasting Note Sharp and focused. Tart red berries, rose petals, blood orange and crushed stone. Dry and driving, with fine bubbles and a long, savory finish. Elegant, earthy, and quietly expressive.
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