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Ciabot Berton

Fraz. Santa Maria,1 La Morra CN | T. +39 0173.50217

History

What binds the Oberto family to La Morra and the Barolo hills is an ancient and indissoluble bond. It all began in 1876, when the great-great-grandmother Maria bought the first vineyard she owned in one of the best cru of La Morra, Rive. At the end of the 1950's, thanks to Luigi, the typical Langa farm, which in addition to the vineyard was dedicated to the cultivation of fruit and to the livestock, became a company that began to specialise in vineyards. In 1961 the first vintage of Barolo was bottled, and between the 1960s and the 1970s the family acquired new vineyards, to which were added those inherited from Luigi's wife, Maria Beatrice, in the historic Roggeri cru. In the 1980s, the current winery was built in a dominant position with a panoramic view of the Barolo hills. The name "ciabot berton" derives from the small building (ciabot, in Piedmontese) on the site, which belonged to a certain Berton, who, trying to produce artisanal fireworks, caused a fire. The ruins of the "ciabot" can still be seen today from the cellar. In the 1990s, Luigi's children, Paola and Marco, joined the company. Between the 1990s and the beginning of the 2000s, the company's attachment to the land and respect for nature steered it towards a path of sustainability, also thanks to the indications for a low environmental impact in agriculture provided by the Integrated Farming Regulations. In 2010 Federica, Marco's wife and sommelier, joined the company. Luigi's precious teachings, combined with an ever-increasing experience in meticulously managing the vineyards and winemaking, give wines that are a pure expression of a unique and fascinating territory.

People

In the 1990s Luigi starts to be supported by his children: Marco – oenologist, and Paola – agronomist. Since 2010, Federica – Marco’s wife and sommelier, has joined the company, bringing her contribution and her passion for wine.

Vineyards

The vineyards are all located in the prestigious crus of La Morra, in Santa Maria hamlet: Bricco San Biagio, Roggeri, Rive, Cappallotti e Rocchettevino. The vineyards are managed according to the principles of integrated pest management.

Wines

The family produces the following wines: Barolo Roggeri, Barolo Rocchettevino, Barolo Ciabot Berton 1961, Barolo del comune di La Morra, Langhe Nebbiolo 3 Utin, Barbera d'Alba Bricco S.Biagio, Barbera d'Alba Fisetta, Dolcetto d'Alba Rutuin. The selection of reds is completed by Favorita Alissa and Rosato Le Macaline.

Winery tours

Ciabot Berton offers its customers the possibility of guided tours of the winery, with tastings of the entire range of wines.

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