Ausario
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A high-altitude Treiso MGA delivering cool-climate Barbaresco with distinctive fruitiness from its ridge-top position above Marcarini and Rizzi.
Ausario is a 46-hectare Barbaresco MGA in Treiso, one of the highest-elevation sites in its sector of the appellation. Its chalky clay soils and cool microclimate produce full-bodied Barbaresco with notable fruitiness. Agricola Molino is currently the sole producer releasing wine under this geographical mention.
- Barbaresco MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva) in the Treiso commune
- Total area of 46.23 hectares under vine
- Occupies a ridge-top position between the Marcarini and Rizzi MGAs
- Among the highest-elevation sites in its sector, second only to Bricco di Treiso
- Chalky clay and clay-rich soils define the terroir
- Cool microclimate compared to lower-altitude Treiso sites
- Agricola Molino is the only producer bottling Barbaresco under the Ausario MGA
Location and Topography
Ausario sits at the top of a ridge in Treiso, the southernmost of the three main communes in Barbaresco DOCG. It occupies a dividing line between two well-known MGAs, Marcarini to one side and Rizzi to the other. This ridge-top position places Ausario among the highest vineyards in its sector, with only Bricco di Treiso reaching greater elevation. The site covers 46.23 hectares in total.
- Commune: Treiso, within Barbaresco DOCG
- Ridge-top site flanked by Marcarini and Rizzi MGAs
- One of the sector's highest-elevation positions
- Total vineyard area: 46.23 hectares
Soils and Climate
The soils at Ausario are chalky clay in character, a combination typical of Treiso but particularly pronounced at this altitude. The ridge-top exposure creates a cool microclimate that differentiates Ausario from lower-lying sites in the commune. This cooler thermal regime extends the growing season and shapes the style of Nebbiolo produced here, favoring aromatic lift and fruit expressiveness over structural density.
- Chalky clay and clay-rich soils throughout the site
- Cool microclimate relative to lower Treiso sites
- High altitude moderates temperatures during the growing season
- Nebbiolo is the primary variety of interest for Barbaresco production
Wine Style
Barbaresco from Ausario is full-bodied and age-worthy, sharing the structural ambitions of the broader appellation while expressing a distinctive cool-climate character. Compared to Valeirano, another Treiso MGA, Ausario wines show greater fruitiness and a somewhat less dense texture. The elevation and chalky soils contribute to freshness and aromatic definition, producing wines that reward cellaring while remaining approachable in relative terms for Barbaresco.
- Full-bodied with long aging potential
- Greater fruitiness compared to Valeirano
- Lesser solidity of texture than some lower-altitude Treiso sites
- Cool-climate freshness underpins the structure
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Agricola Molino is the sole winery currently producing and releasing Barbaresco under the Ausario geographical mention. The estate planted its Ausario vineyard in 1958, giving the vines considerable age and contributing to the concentration found in its wines. This single-producer status makes Ausario one of the more exclusive MGAs within Barbaresco DOCG in terms of bottled representation under the official mention.
- Agricola Molino: sole producer of Barbaresco Ausario MGA
- Vineyard planted in 1958, giving old-vine character
- No other winery currently releases wine under this geographical mention
Full-bodied Barbaresco with cool-climate aromatic lift, red and dark fruit expressiveness, firm but not impenetrable tannins, and fresh acidity derived from high-altitude chalky clay soils. Less textural density than some Treiso peers, with notable aging potential.
- Agricola Molino Barbaresco Ausario$45-70The sole producer of this MGA, with old vines planted 1958 and full expression of Ausario's cool-climate character.Find →
- Ausario is a Barbaresco MGA within the Treiso commune, covering 46.23 hectares
- Its ridge-top position makes it one of the highest-elevation sites in its sector, behind only Bricco di Treiso
- Chalky clay soils and a cool microclimate distinguish Ausario from lower-altitude Treiso MGAs
- Compared to Valeirano, Ausario produces wines with greater fruitiness and lesser textural density
- Agricola Molino, whose vines were planted in 1958, is the only producer bottling under this MGA