Casot
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A tiny southwest-facing MGA in Treiso with over 120 years of Nada family stewardship, producing refined, elegant Barbaresco.
Casot is a 3.5-hectare Barbaresco MGA in Treiso, prized for elegant Nebbiolo with fine tannins and balsamic notes. The vineyard has been owned by the Nada family since 1900, purchased from the Gaja family. Giuseppe Nada achieved certified organic status in 2017.
- Located in the commune of Treiso within Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont
- Total area of 3.5 to 3.6 hectares (approximately 8.6 to 9 acres)
- Southwest-facing aspect at 315 to 350 meters above sea level
- Soils are calcareous marl of the Lequio Formation, limestone-rich
- Cooler and breezier microclimate than other Barbaresco communes
- Owned by the Nada family since March 27, 1900, purchased from the Gaja family
- Giuseppe Nada converted the vineyard to certified organic farming in 2017
Location and Appellation Status
Casot is classified as an MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva, or Additional Geographic Mention) within the Barbaresco DOCG, situated in the commune of Treiso in the Langhe hills of Piedmont. The MGA system allows producers to indicate a specific named vineyard on the label, recognizing Casot as a distinct and defined geographic unit within the broader appellation. At just 3.5 to 3.6 hectares, it ranks among the smaller MGAs in Barbaresco.
- Classified as a Barbaresco MGA under the Italian vineyard recognition system
- Lies within the Treiso commune, the southernmost of Barbaresco's three townships
- Only Nebbiolo is grown in the vineyard for Barbaresco production
- Southwest-facing orientation maximizes afternoon sun exposure
Terroir and Climate
Casot sits at elevations between 315 and 350 meters above sea level on a southwest-facing slope, giving it reliable afternoon sun while the higher altitude moderates temperatures. The soils belong to the Lequio Formation, a deposit of calcareous marl rich in limestone that is characteristic of the Treiso commune. This soil type encourages deep root penetration and imparts a mineral structure to the resulting wines. The microclimate of Casot is notably cooler and breezier than other parts of the Barbaresco zone, a factor that contributes directly to the vineyard's reputation for producing lighter-bodied, more aromatic expressions of Nebbiolo.
- Lequio Formation soils: calcareous marl with high limestone content
- Elevation of 315 to 350 meters provides thermal moderation
- Cooler, breezier conditions distinguish Treiso from Neive and Barbaresco communes
- Continental climate with maritime influence shapes the growing season
History and Ownership
The Nada family acquired Casot on March 27, 1900, purchasing it from the Gaja family, one of the most celebrated names in Barbaresco history. The Nadas have maintained uninterrupted ownership for well over 120 years, making Casot one of the more historically stable single-vineyard holdings in the denomination. The family began estate bottling under their own label in 1964, two years before Barbaresco received DOC status in 1966, placing them among the early pioneers of quality-focused production in the zone. In 2017, Giuseppe Nada completed the transition to certified organic farming, formalizing a commitment to sustainable viticulture.
- Purchased from the Gaja family on March 27, 1900
- Nada family began estate bottling in 1964, predating Barbaresco's DOC recognition
- Barbaresco received DOC status in 1966 and was elevated to DOCG in 1980
- Certified organic conversion completed in 2017 under Giuseppe Nada
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Barbaresco from Casot reflects the cooler, higher-altitude character of Treiso. The wines show a lighter body compared to MGAs in the Barbaresco or Neive communes, with fine-grained tannins rather than the more robust structure found in warmer sites. Expect dark red fruit, floral notes, spice, and a distinctive balsamic quality that develops with age. The limestone-rich Lequio soils add a mineral tension that supports the wine's elegance. These are refined, age-worthy expressions of Nebbiolo that reward patience in the cellar.
- Lighter body than Barbaresco from warmer communes due to cooler Treiso microclimate
- Fine tannins, dark red fruit, spice, floral aromas, and balsamic notes
- Limestone soils contribute mineral precision and structural elegance
- Age-worthy style that develops complexity over time
Elegant, refined Nebbiolo with fine tannins, dark red fruit (cherry, plum), dried flowers, spice, and distinctive balsamic and mineral notes. Lighter in body than Barbaresco MGAs from warmer communes, with a cool-climate freshness and mineral tension from limestone-rich Lequio soils.
- Giuseppe Nada Barbaresco Casot$60-90The sole producer working this MGA; certified organic Nebbiolo from vines with over 120 years of Nada family history.Find →
- Casot is a southwest-facing MGA in Treiso, the southernmost commune of Barbaresco DOCG, at 315 to 350 meters elevation
- Soils are calcareous marl of the Lequio Formation, shared with other Treiso MGAs, producing mineral-driven, elegant wines
- The Nada family purchased Casot from the Gaja family in 1900 and began estate bottling in 1964, before Barbaresco's DOC status in 1966
- Treiso's cooler, breezier microclimate produces lighter-bodied Barbaresco with finer tannins compared to other communes
- Giuseppe Nada achieved certified organic status in 2017; the vineyard covers just 3.5 to 3.6 hectares