Marina Coppi
Castellania – Barbera Colli Tortonesi – 2010
Region: italy - piedmont
Francesco Bellocchio took over vineyard land his grandfather, Fausto Coppi, had owned in the Colli Tortonesi region of Piedmont. Personal drive runs in the family. Grandfather Fausto was one of Italy’s most famous cyclists. Francesco is driven to make the very best wines from local varieties at the winery named after Fausto’s daughter and Francesco’s mother, Marina Coppi.
Barbera | Planted 2003 | Marl of Sant’Agata argillous/calcarous | 0.6 ha |
Country | Italy |
Region | Piedmont |
Appellation(s) | DOC Colli Tortonesi |
Proprietors | Francesco Bellocchio |
Founded | 2008 |
Winemaker | Francesco Bellocchio |
Annual Production | 25,000 bottles |
Farming (Sustainable, organic, biodynamic) | Organic, not certified |