Bricco Voghera

Bricco Voghera sits on the Gianetto ridge along Serralunga d'Alba's eastern slopes, one of a cluster of MGAs sharing this elevated, rugged terrain. The vineyard spans 7.15 hectares in total, with 5 hectares currently under vine, positioned between 370 and 405 meters above sea level. The south-southwest orientation ensures intense sunlight exposure throughout the growing season, a critical advantage given the steep gradients that make mechanization nearly impossible and demand significant manual labor from growers.

• Part of the Gianetto ridge cluster of MGAs within Serralunga d'Alba
• Steep slopes require heroic viticulture with extensive hand labor
• Elevation range of 370 to 405 meters moderates summer heat

The underlying geology at Bricco Voghera belongs to the Formazione di Lequio, a Tortonian-era formation that defines much of Serralunga d'Alba's terroir. These soils are shallow, chalky, and heavy in clay content, draining well on the steep slopes while compelling Nebbiolo roots to penetrate deep in search of water and nutrients. The high clay fraction and compacted structure of Lequio soils are closely associated with Serralunga's hallmark style: wines that are firm in tannin, slow to evolve, and built for long aging.

• Formazione di Lequio: Tortonian-era, clay-rich, shallow soils
• Chalky mineral character contributes to the wine's structural backbone
• Shared geology with other top Serralunga MGAs such as Francia and Vigna Rionda

Only Nebbiolo is grown at Bricco Voghera, the sole permitted variety in Barolo DOCG. Azelia, one of the two notable producers working the vineyard, cultivates vines aged between 95 and 104 years, placing them among the oldest Nebbiolo plantings in the entire Langhe. Vine age at this level dramatically reduces yields while concentrating aromatic compounds and structural elements. The combination of ancient roots, shallow Lequio soils, and full southern exposure creates growing conditions of extraordinary intensity, reflected in wines of considerable depth and complexity.

• Nebbiolo is the sole grape variety
• Azelia's vines are 95 to 104 years old, among the oldest in the region
• Low yields from old vines intensify concentration and aromatic complexity
• Steep terrain requires entirely manual vineyard operations

Bricco Voghera produces Barolo of unmistakably Serralunga character: powerful, tannic, and mineral-driven, with the structural grip and longevity that define the commune's reputation. Wines from this vineyard are not produced in every vintage; both Tenuta Cucco and Azelia reserve releases for exceptional years only, often bottling as Riserva under extended aging regimes. This selective approach reflects the growers' conviction that Bricco Voghera demands ideal conditions to express its full potential. When released, these bottles require patience and reward long cellaring.

• Produced only in exceptional vintages, frequently as Riserva
• Notable producers: Tenuta Cucco and Azelia (Luigi Scavino)
• Hallmarks include firm tannins, mineral backbone, and slow evolution
• Long cellaring potential consistent with top Serralunga Barolo