winery

Azienda Agricola Angelo Negro e Figli

Piedmont, Italy

Philosophy

Minimal intervention philosophy applied across native Piedmontese varieties exclusively. Cold fermentation in stainless steel, hand-harvest, native yeast, sur-lies aging. Pioneer of dry Roero Arneis since 1971—the first on record.

Reputation

Founded in 1670 by Giovanni Domenico Negro on the fossil-rich sandy hills of Monteu Roero, the estate has cultivated its signature vineyard sites—Perdaudin and Prachiosso—since inception. Three and a half centuries of continuity distinguish this family from the region's younger producers.

AllocationDiscrepancy: WineTourism and older sources cite 1687 founding; official producer website and most modern sources confirm 1670. Cadastral archives confirm 1670. Some sources cite 'organic certified' but Winetourism explicitly states not certified organic—sources indicate sustainable/minimal-intervention practices with 'The Green Experience' collective certification (2016) rather than formal organic certification. Vineyard size varies in sources: 60 hectares (producer's own site, most credible sources), 65 hectares (wein.plus), 70+ hectares (Piedmont Guy, older Winelife source). Used 60 hectares as most consistent with producer website. No UK or Japan importers identified in search results. US importer 'The Piedmont Guy' cited in one article. Production stated as ~300,000-350,000 bottles; used 350,000 from most recent sources. Wife named both Maria Elisa (vind.wine, official) and Marisa (Winetourism, WineLife). Used Giovanni Negro as current proprietor based on all sources.

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