Segreto 2017 – Artisan Barbera from the Langhe

Segreto 2017: a Barbera that tells the story of the land

Segreto 2017 is a red wine born in the heart of the Langhe, Piedmont, from a small vineyard of just 0.6 hectares. The Barbera vines, with an average age of 50 years, grow on silty soils with low percentages of clay and sand. This unique terroir, combined with the hillside microclimate, produces grapes of great concentration and aromatic complexity. The result is an intense, elegant, and authentic wine that embodies the finest traditions of Piedmontese craftsmanship.

Natural viticulture and respect for the vineyard

The production philosophy follows a natural and sustainable approach: viticulture is organic, without the use of synthetic chemicals. Harvesting is carried out manually, with a careful selection of the best clusters directly in the vineyard. This artisanal care preserves the freshness and purity of the Barbera grapes, ensuring a wine with a genuine and distinctive personality.

Slow vinification and long aging

Segreto 2017 undergoes vinification in steel tanks, with a 30-day skin maceration that extracts color, structure, and aromatic depth. The wine is then aged for 12 months in large Austrian oak barrels and another 12 months in used tonneaux, before resting an additional 24 months in the bottle. This long maturation process gives the wine elegance, balance, and remarkable complexity.

Limited production and unique character

Clarification is achieved naturally over time, without invasive interventions. Filtration is very light (> 5 microns), and only a minimal amount of sulfur dioxide is added at bottling (30 mg/L). Production is limited to just 1,800 bottles, making Segreto 2017 an exclusive wine for enthusiasts seeking authentic expressions of Piedmont.

Technical Sheet Segreto 2017

• Region: Piedmont

• Grape variety: 100% Barbera

• Appellation: Red Wine

• Vineyard surface: 0.6 ha

• Soil: silty with low percentages of clay and sand

• Average vine age: 50 years

• Viticulture: organic, natural

• Harvest: manual

• Vinification: in steel, 30 days of maceration on the skins

• Aging: 12 months in large Austrian oak barrels + 12 months in used tonneaux + 24 months in bottle

• Clarification: time

• Filtration: > 5 microns

• Added SO₂: 30 mg/L at bottling

• Production: 1,800 bottles

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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