Crosia
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A south-facing Barolo MGA in the commune of Barolo, producing elegant Nebbiolo from Tortonian marl soils.
Crosia is a Barolo MGA in the commune of Barolo, known for elegant, fruit-forward Nebbiolo with softer tannins. The vineyard sits between 170 and 540 meters elevation on south to southwest-facing slopes of Tortonian marl. Officially recognized as an MGA since the 2010 formalization of geographic mentions in the Barolo DOCG.
- Classification: MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva) within Barolo DOCG
- Commune: Barolo, in the Langhe, Piedmont
- Elevation range: 170 to 540 meters
- Aspect: South to southwest facing
- Soil: Tortonian marl, a calcareous marl with clay and sand
- Grape variety: Nebbiolo exclusively
- Officially recognized as an MGA in 2010
Location and Geography
Crosia is situated within the commune of Barolo, one of the historic core villages of the Barolo DOCG in the Langhe hills of Piedmont. The vineyard spans an elevation range of 170 to 540 meters, with slopes oriented toward the south and southwest. This orientation maximizes sun exposure during the growing season, a key factor in ripening Nebbiolo fully in this continental climate. The proximity of the Tanaro river provides a tempering influence on what would otherwise be a more extreme continental climate.
- Commune of Barolo, Barolo DOCG, Langhe, Piedmont
- Elevation: 170 to 540 meters above sea level
- South to southwest aspect maximizes solar exposure
- Tanaro river moderates the continental climate
Soils and Wine Style
The soils at Crosia are Tortonian marl, a calcareous marl composed of clay and sand that dates to the Tortonian epoch of the Miocene. This soil type is associated with wines that express aromatic finesse and elegance rather than the more structured, tannic profile found on the Helvetian soils of other Barolo communes. Wines from Crosia tend toward a fruit-forward character with softer tannins, reflecting the nature of Tortonian marl to produce a more approachable style of Barolo.
- Tortonian marl: calcareous marl with clay and sand
- Tortonian soils typically yield aromatic, elegant Nebbiolo
- Softer tannins and fruit-forward profile compared to Helvetian-soil sites
- Only Nebbiolo is grown and permitted for MGA labeling
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Open Wine Lookup →Aromatic and fruit-forward Nebbiolo with softer tannins, reflecting the elegant profile typical of Tortonian marl soils in the Barolo commune. Expect red fruit character with floral notes and good acidity.
- Crosia is an MGA within the commune of Barolo, one of the 11 communes of the Barolo DOCG.
- Tortonian marl soils at Crosia are associated with aromatic, elegant Nebbiolo with softer tannins, contrasting with the firmer structure from Helvetian soils.
- Elevation ranges from 170 to 540 meters with a south to southwest aspect.
- The MGA system was formally codified in 2010, giving official recognition to individual vineyard sites like Crosia.
- The Tanaro river tempers the continental climate of the Langhe, moderating temperature extremes.