14.09.2024

Marchesi Alfieri

History

The castle and estate have always been tied to a family history. In the Middle Ages the castle belonged to the Solaro, Guelph family of merchants and bankers. Since 1616, the Alfieri, Asti noble family, have lived in the residence and run the land and vineyards.

Company

Marchesi Alfieri is a historic wine cellar located in the castle of San Martino Alfieri hill of Piedmont between Asti and Alba. The three sisters Emanuela, Antonella and Giovanna San Martino di San Germano have been running the company since 1983 and Mario Olivero has been the winemaker and director since 1999. Twenty hectares of vineyards produce 100,000 bottles per year.

Hospitality

At the foot of the castle a carefully restored seventeenth century village houses a small base consisting of seven rooms and a farmhouse in the historic park. For wine lovers tourists visit the park, concluding with a guided tasting of the most representative wines in the baroque orangery and the ancient cellars. The knowledge of quality wines, the landscape, culture, historical houses mix with the taste experience, the local knowledge and the tradition that produces them.

 

 

Red wines

Sostegno DOC 2021 - Piemont ¦ Italy

Intense ruby red colour with a fruity wine aroma; the cherry and red fruit notes of the Barbera blend with the wild berries and spices of the Pinot Noir. The vanilla note given by the oak barrel is light and well-balanced. A smooth, full flavour with a good tannic finish is provided by the Pinot Noir. A wine which can be consumed young but can also age in the bottle for 4 – 5 years.

"La Tota" Barbera d`Asti DOC 2020 - Piemont ¦ Italy

Deep ruby red colour with purple highlights. Intense, wine aroma with notes of ripe plum and light vanilla from the oak barrels. Full, dense, smooth flavour with balanced notes of spice, vanilla from the wood, and red fruit. Develops well for 6 – 8 years in the bottle.

"Alfiera" Barbera d`Asti Superiore DOCG 2020 - Piemont ¦ Italy

Ruby red colour, dark and impenetrable to the eye; the wine takes on a light garnet hue as it ages. It has intense, complex bouquet of ripe cherries, wild berries, and plums with vanilla and cocoa notes. Full flavoured, well-structured and smooth, with a long, fruity finish. Complexity increases with 2 – 3 years of bottle ageing. Ages and continues to develop for over ten years from harvest.