REGION: Piedmont

Established by Francesco Borgogno in 1897, the Borgogno family owns 3 ha. at 280 meters in the heart of the Cannubi MGA. The estate has been in the family since its beginning, with fourth-generation sisters Anna and Paola Borgogno now handing the reins over to daughters Emanuela and Federica.

Alessio Federico Grasso began bottling his wines in 1980, but the family have been farmers in La Morra since 1927. From 14 ha, including plots in Bricco Manzoni, Bricco Luciani and Giachini crus, Federico, with his wife and two sons, makes sophisticated, modern Barolos with a lush, easy appeal.

Andrea Sottimano and his father Rino produce wines of outstanding quality from 13 hectares in the Cottá, Currá, Fausoni, Pajoré and Basarin crus of the Treiso and Neive townships. Their approach relies on minimal intervention: organic farming, native yeast fermentations, and no fining or filtering.