winery

La Miraja

Piedmont, Italy

Philosophy

Hand-harvested fruit fermented on native yeasts with prolonged skin contact; aged in neutral oak or cement to preserve aromatic purity. Each cuvée reflects Eugenio's disciplined minimalism—the estate's hallmark is unadulterated fruit character and haunting elegance.

Reputation

Within the original eleventh-century castle of Castagnole Monferrato—its armory retrofitted as a cellar in the 1400s—the Gatti family has cultivated Monferrato's native varieties across seven generations. Eugenio, the current steward, inherited his family's command of these obscure but noble grapes and his passion for singular expression.

AllocationProduction volume discrepancy: sources cite both 840 cases/year (Vineyard Road, multiple retailers) and 2,500 cases/year (Piedmont Guy, other distributors). Likely 840 is total; 2,500 is an error or includes all products. Conservative estimate used: 840 cases = 10,080 bottles. Organic status confirmed on multiple importer sites but no specific certification body cited. Founded year unverified; family presence confirmed from end of 1700s per ilruche.it registry. No dedicated producer website found. 'Cuore di Luna' is Chardonnay cuvée name; 'Le Masche' is Barbera. Both Vineyard Road and The Piedmont Guy appear to import; exact exclusivity unclear.

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