BORGO MARAGLIANO
Asti, Italy
Borgo Maragliano has been putting in the work to get Alta Langa recognized as a world class appellation for the production of great sparkling wine, and with good reason. There’s something majestic about these 450-600m elevated hills in the east of the Langhe, where one can wake up in the morning and look down upon the clouds.
Carlo Galliano and his wife Sylvia run this family estate, ably aided by Carlo’s parents, Giuseppe and Germana. The operation is no spring chicken, now in its fifth generation and dating back to the 1850's. In their absolutely stunning location, the Galliano family makes wonderful Moscato and Brachetto, both lightly sparkling, low alcohol, and particularly enjoying for those with a healthy sweet tooth. They can be enjoyed as an aperitif or with simple desserts and strong cheeses.
They also produce still wines, such as the simple but delightful Chardonnay "Crevoglio," fermented entirely in stainless steel. Grown in their lowest vineyards, their Chardonnay vines achieve phenolic ripeness primarily on sandstone soils.
But the real focus these days is on the sparklers: serious, Champagne-style bubbles with uniquely Piemontese terroir. This line undergoes extended lees-ageing, then traditional riddling and disgorgement, no less intensive than Champagne or Franciacorta.
Wines
Borgo Maragliano ‘La Caliera’ Moscato d’Asti
Borgo Maragliano Brachetto Piemonte
Borgo Maragliano Chardonnay "Crevoglio"
Borgo Maragliano Alta Langa Blanc de Blancs