Family estate in Castelnuovo Belbo, centred on native Barbera and Moscato, with Moscato d'Asti from San Colombano.
The producer
Cossetti Clemente e Figli is a family estate in Castelnuovo Belbo, Monferrato, founded in 1891 and now led by Clementina and Giulia Cossetti. Its vineyard property, locally called San Colombano, sits among grasslands and woods. Barbera and Moscato are the predominant native Piedmontese grapes, with smaller plantings of Albarossa, Cortese, Dolcetto, Brachetto and Chardonnay. South to southeast exposures and soils with a sandy marl component, iron and magnesium define the setting. The estate also produces Moscato d'Asti, an aromatic, lightly sparkling style.
Known for
Native Barbera and Moscato
Notable facts
Founded in 1891 in Castelnuovo Belbo, Monferrato.
The San Colombano estate covers around 30 hectares.
Clementina and Giulia Cossetti represent the fourth generation in current operations.
Barbera and Moscato are the predominant native Piedmontese grape varieties.
The story
From Founding To Fourth Generation
In 1891, the Cossetti family established its winery in Castelnuovo Belbo, Monferrato. Wine production has remained within the family, and Clementina and Giulia Cossetti now represent the fourth generation in current operations. The vineyard estate is locally called San Colombano, with Barbera and Moscato as its predominant native Piedmontese varieties. Smaller plantings include Albarossa, Cortese, Dolcetto, Brachetto and Chardonnay. The vineyards alternate with grasslands and woods, and their exposure varies from south to southeast. The soils have a sandy marl component, with iron and magnesium present.
From the atlas
Cossetti Clemente e Figli S.r.l.
A family estate in Castelnuovo Belbo, Monferrato, centred on native Barbera and Moscato across the San Colombano vineyards.
At A Glance
Field
Detail
Region
Piedmont, Monferrato
Village
Castelnuovo Belbo
Estate
San Colombano, around 30 hectares
Main grapes
Barbera and Moscato
Family
Cossetti family
The Producer
Wine production began in 1891, when the Cossetti family established the estate in Castelnuovo Belbo, Monferrato. Clementina and Giulia Cossetti now lead current operations as the fourth generation, keeping wine production within the family.
Barbera and Moscato are the predominant native Piedmontese grape varieties. Smaller surfaces are planted with Albarossa, Cortese, Dolcetto, Brachetto and Chardonnay. The vineyard composition is led by the two native grapes, with the other varieties in supporting plantings.
Place
Castelnuovo Belbo is a village in Monferrato, Piedmont, where vineyards alternate with grasslands and woods. Exposure varies from south to southeast, and the soil is a medium mixture with a sandy marl component containing iron and magnesium. South and southeast facing vines generally receive strong sunlight during ripening.
The vineyard setting connects to the bottle through grape choice. Barbera goes into red wine, while Moscato appears in Moscato d'Asti, a lightly sparkling style.
Wines
Cossetti's wines follow the vineyard's grape proportions. Barbera and Moscato are predominant, while Albarossa, Cortese, Dolcetto, Brachetto and Chardonnay occupy smaller surfaces.
The estate produces Moscato d'Asti, an aromatic, sweet, lightly sparkling style. Barbera generally gives red wines brisk acidity and relatively low tannin. The principal wine expressions therefore move between a red wine carried by acidity and a white wine built around aroma, sweetness and gentle bubbles.
Final Word
Cossetti's vineyards combine mature vines and low yields with a predominant planting of native Barbera and Moscato. The family operation remains in Castelnuovo Belbo, with Moscato d'Asti alongside red wines based on Barbera.