Cantina della SerraLa Cantina della Serra wine cooperative’s cellars and point of sale are situated at the entrance to the village of Piverone. It is here that its 200 or so members deliver their grapes, which go into its production output of about 6,500 hectolitres a year. This storied enterprise was established in 1953, since when it has grown notably both in membership and in its areas of production. Today grapes arrive not only from the Serra di Ivrea morainal ridge, but also from Borgomasino, Agliè, Cuceglio, Castellamonte and Valperga. The variety of wines produced is truly impressive, starting from a number of different Erbaluces: Erbaluce 60, Rol, aged in wood, and the organic Vigna Cariola, two spumantes, a Metodo Classico and a Metodo Martinotti, and two passitos, one of which a Riserva aged nine years. The range also comprises a a few rosés and as many as ten reds, among which an interesting self-styled “heroic” Canavese Rosso, made with grapes from terraced vineyards, all cultivated by hand. In the pretty point of sale and tasting rooms, the numerous wine varieties are available not only in bottles but also in practical bags in box, some also unbottled. The cellar is open every day.
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