Alea 2021: Natural White Wine from the Langhe

A Unique Piedmontese White

Alea 2021 is a Piedmontese white wine made entirely from Malvasia Moscata Piemontese. This wine embodies the elegance and originality of the Langhe, coming from a small 0.6-hectare vineyard planted on clay soil. The soil structure gives the wine minerality and depth, resulting in a complex and refined profile.

Organic Viticulture and Hand Harvest

The vineyard has an average age of 5 years and is cultivated following organic and natural practices, without chemical products. Harvesting is done entirely by hand, ensuring that only the best grapes are selected and their integrity preserved, producing authentic wines that reflect the territory.

Long Maceration Vinification

Vinification involves a 90-day maceration during which the skins release intense aromas and complexity. This slow process produces a rich aromatic profile, with fruity, floral, and subtle mineral notes characteristic of Malvasia Moscata Piemontese.

Tava Amphora Aging

After maceration, the wine is aged for 12 months in Tava amphorae, an ancient method that allows gentle oxygenation and develops delicate, persistent aromas. Clarification occurs naturally over time, without aggressive filtration, and minimal SO₂ (30 mg/L) is added at bottling.

Limited Production and Artisanal Quality

Alea 2021 has a total production of only 3,000 bottles, making it a small artisanal gem of the Langhe. It is ideal for those seeking a natural, elegant white wine with a unique character and defined personality.

Technical Sheet

• Region: Piedmont

• Variety: 100% Malvasia Moscata Piemontese

• Appellation: White Wine

• Vineyard Area: 0.6 ha

• Soil: Clay

• Average Vineyard Age: 5 years

• Viticulture: Organic, natural

• Harvest: Manual

• Vinification: 90 days maceration

• Aging: 12 months in Tava amphora

• Clarification: Time

• Filtration: > 5 micron

• Added SO₂: 30 mg/L at bottling

• Production: 3,000 bottles

Cascina Ebreo – Great Wines of the Langhe

Introduction

Cascina Ebreo is not just a winery: it is an idea, a free spirit, and an anarchic approach to winemaking. Located in the heart of the Langhe, in Novello, the estate produces wines recognizable for their unique personality, born from passion, experimentation, and absolute respect for the land. Every bottle tells a story of freedom, natural perfection, and harmony with the terroir.

Founded by Swiss Peter Weimer, a former computer programmer and passionate lover of the Langhe, Cascina Ebreo was born from the desire to create wines that faithfully reflect the land, without compromise on conventional techniques. In 1992, Peter purchased 3 hectares of vineyards to restore and an old farmhouse known since the 1800s as Cascina Ebreo. After initial experiments with traditional methods, Peter realized that the wines did not express his vision: they were too constrained by standard rules and enological interventions. He then decided to follow his personal philosophy: let the terroir speak for itself in the glass.

Land and Viticulture

The Novello terroir is unique: the famous “Marne di Sant’Agata laminate” with silt and clay, combined with breezes from the Maritime Alps, give the wines minerality, freshness, and complexity. Here, nature sets the rules.

Cascina Ebreo’s production philosophy is radical and experimental: no chemicals, only indigenous yeasts, no added sulfur. The vineyard and soil are studied and respected, and every harvest is an opportunity to listen to and interpret the land’s language.

Since 2015, the winery has been managed by a group of young winemakers who met Peter and decided to continue his project. These innovators embraced the philosophy of freedom, experimentation, and respect for the terroir, transforming Cascina Ebreo into a creative laboratory where every wine is born without regulatory constraints, but with passion, authenticity, and meticulous care.

Grapes and Production

Cascina Ebreo’s vineyards are located in the heart of MGA Ravera, a hill known for producing some of the most elegant and long-lived wines in the area. Here, Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto coexist with aromatic varieties like Sauvignon Blanc and Malvasia Moscata Piemontese, offering a complete range of territorial expressions.

The combination of vine age, careful vineyard management, and natural winemaking produces wines that tell the story of the Langhe, its complexity, and authenticity. Each Cascina Ebreo wine is a unique sensory experience: from the freshness and minerality of the whites to the structure and longevity of the reds, every sip is a dialogue between the land and the taster.

Philosophy and Creative Approach

Attention to detail, absence of chemical interventions, and exclusive use of indigenous yeasts make each bottle unique, able to move both enthusiasts and connoisseurs. Cascina Ebreo demonstrates how creative freedom and respect for the land can come together to produce unconventional yet extraordinary wines.

Technical Sheet

• Region: Langhe, Piedmont

• Vineyards: MGA Ravera

• Grapes: Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Sauvignon Blanc, Malvasia Moscata Piemontese

• Viticulture: natural, no chemicals

• Fermentation: indigenous yeasts, no added sulfur

• Aging: in barrels and/or steel depending on the wine

• Production: limited, varies by vintage