winery

Agricola Brandini

Piedmont, Italy

Philosophy

Spontaneous fermentations in stainless steel with whole-bunch and destemmed fruit treated separately; aging in large Slavonian oak botte for approximately 24 months to preserve territorial expression and aromatic delicacy. The house pursues elegance and finesse over power, seeking phenolic balance and freshness of fruit in the face of climate pressure.

Reputation

Agricola Brandini was established in 2007 when Piero Bagnasco purchased this small frazione hamlet property in La Morra, defying local skepticism about its high altitude and proximity to the Alps. His daughters Serena and Giovanna, having studied agriculture and enology, assumed stewardship from 2010 onward and have transformed the estate into a beacon of organic viticulture in Barolo, obtaining certification in 2011.

AllocationHectare count shows variation across sources: 18 ha (official website), 22 ha (Reporter Gourmet), 25 estate ha + 10 rented (The Source/Vinello), ~15 ha (cantina listings). Official website states 18 hectares owned across specified communes; The Source lists 25 estate ha + 10 rented for crus. Organic conversion date varies: 2008 (some sources) vs. 2011 certification year (consistent). Piero Bagnasco founded with Oscar (co-founder of Eataly); daughters assumed full operational control circa 2010-2018 based on sources. Production volume not disclosed publicly. No biodynamic certification found despite one retail listing. Recommend verifying current hectare holdings and certification body (likely ICEA) directly with producer. | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Vinello (Texas)'

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