Bergeisa
ber-GAY-zah
A steep south-east facing MGA in Barolo's Central Valley, producing perfumed, elegantly structured Nebbiolo.
Bergeisa is an officially recognized MGA within Barolo DOCG, situated in the Barolo commune at 280 metres elevation. The vineyard's south-east aspect and Tortonian marl soils yield wines of floral elegance and medium tannin structure. Le Strette is the notable producer working this site.
- Classified as one of 170 MGAs (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva) officially recognized in Barolo DOCG in 2010
- Located in the Barolo commune within Piedmont's Central Valley zone
- Elevation of 280 metres with a south-east aspect
- Soils are calcareous with sand infiltrations and Tortonian marl
- Grows exclusively Nebbiolo, the sole permitted grape for Barolo production
- Wines are noted for perfumed aromas, floral character, and elegant medium tannins
- Le Strette is the notable producer associated with this MGA
Location and Setting
Bergeisa sits within the Barolo commune, one of the five core villages of the Barolo DOCG in Piedmont. The vineyard occupies a steep slope at 280 metres elevation with a south-east facing aspect, a combination that provides good morning sun exposure while moderating afternoon heat. This positioning is characteristic of Barolo's Central Valley zone, where the interplay of aspect and altitude shapes the style of wines produced.
- Commune: Barolo, within Barolo DOCG
- Elevation: 280 metres
- Aspect: South-east facing
- Part of Barolo's Central Valley zone
Soils and Climate
The soils at Bergeisa are calcareous with sand infiltrations over a base of Tortonian marl. Tortonian soils, which date to the middle Miocene epoch, are associated throughout Barolo with wines of elegance, perfume, and softer tannin structure compared to the more austere Helvetian soils found in communes like Serralunga d'Alba. The sandy component in Bergeisa's profile aids drainage and contributes to the vineyard's aromatic lift. The climate is continental with moderate diurnal temperature variation, a hallmark of the Langhe hills that preserves freshness and aromatic complexity in Nebbiolo.
- Calcareous soils with sand infiltrations and Tortonian marl
- Tortonian geology associated with elegant, perfumed wine styles
- Continental climate with moderate day-to-night temperature swings
- Sandy component supports drainage and aromatic expression
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Nebbiolo from Bergeisa produces wines that sit firmly in the elegant, perfumed style of Barolo rather than the more powerful, tannic end of the spectrum. Expect aromas of rose, raspberry, and blackberry with a medium tannin grip and a structured but approachable character. Le Strette is the notable producer bringing Bergeisa fruit to bottle. The MGA designation, established in 2010 as part of a comprehensive reclassification of Barolo's vineyard geography, allows producers to cite Bergeisa on the label, giving greater transparency to consumers about the wine's origin.
- Floral and fruity profile: rose, raspberry, blackberry
- Medium tannins with elegant, structured character
- Le Strette is the key producer at this MGA
- MGA designation on label permitted since 2010
Perfumed and elegant, with rose petal, raspberry, and blackberry aromatics. Medium tannins, good structure, and the bright acidity typical of Nebbiolo. Sandy Tortonian soils contribute aromatic lift and finesse rather than raw power.
- Le Strette Barolo Bergeisa MGA$50-80Direct expression of Bergeisa's Tortonian terroir from the MGA's most prominent producer.Find →
- Bergeisa is one of 170 MGAs officially recognized within Barolo DOCG in 2010
- Located in the Barolo commune at 280 metres with a south-east aspect
- Soils are calcareous with sand infiltrations over Tortonian marl, linked to elegant wine styles
- Tortonian geology in Barolo is associated with earlier-maturing, perfumed, medium-tannin wines versus the more powerful Helvetian-soil sites
- Le Strette is the notable producer; wine style is floral and elegantly structured