Collection: Barolo: Brovia, Castiglione Falletto

Brovia: A Legacy of Barolo Excellence in Piedmont

Founded in 1863 by Giacinto Brovia in the historic village of Castiglione Falletto, Brovia stands as a pillar of traditional Barolo production in Piedmont’s Langhe region. For over 160 years, the family has navigated challenges such as phylloxera, world wars, and economic upheavals, emerging as custodians of some of the most revered vineyards in Barolo. Today, the estate is led by the fourth generation, sisters Elena and Cristina Brovia, alongside Elena’s husband, Alex Sanchez, who continue to honor their ancestors’ commitment to terroir-driven wines.

Spanning 19.2 hectares across Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga d’Alba, Brovia’s holdings include iconic crus such as Rocche di Castiglione, Villero, Garblèt Sue, and Brea, each celebrated for distinct soil compositions ranging from limestone-clay to sandy marls. These vineyards, many with vines over 45 years old, are farmed organically (though not certified) using practices like annual ploughing, controlled yields, and manual harvesting to preserve biodiversity and soil health.

Brovia’s winemaking philosophy marries tradition with precision. Nebbiolo grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation in concrete or stainless steel, followed by extended maceration (up to 30 days for Barolo) and aging in large Slavonian and French oak botti for 24–30 months, ensuring wines of structure and elegance 13. The portfolio spans 13 cuvées, including the estate’s flagship Barolo “Brovia”—a blend of spillover fruit from their top crus—and single-vineyard expressions like the aromatic Rocche di Castiglione and the powerful Brea Vigna Ca’ Mia 36. Beyond Barolo, Brovia produces a crisp Roero Arneis, vibrant Dolcetto d’Alba, and a rare, age-worthy Freisa, showcasing their mastery of Piedmont’s native varieties.

With annual production capped at 60,000 bottles (half dedicated to Barolo), Brovia prioritizes quality over quantity, earning acclaim for wines that balance intensity with finesse. Recent years have seen the family adapt to climate challenges, emphasizing biodiversity and sustainable practices to safeguard their vineyards’ future. As Elena Brovia notes, the focus is no longer on “modern versus traditional” divides but on crafting wines that “speak to our terroir and our style”.

A testament to Barolo’s timeless allure, Brovia’s wines—marked by their silky tannins, floral complexity, and aging potential—embody the soul of Piedmont, inviting connoisseurs to experience the harmony of heritage and innovation in every glass.

Brovia：Barolo 的百年風土傳奇

1863 年，Giacinto Brovia 在皮埃蒙特 Langhe 產區的歷史村莊 Castiglione Falletto 創立 Brovia 酒莊。歷經根瘤蚜蟲害、世界大戰與經濟動盪，這個家族酒莊始終堅守傳統 Barolo 釀造工藝，如今由第四代傳人 Elena 與 Cristina Brovia 姐妹，以及 Elena 的丈夫 Alex Sanchez 共同執掌，延續對風土忠誠的百年承諾。

葡萄園與種植哲學
酒莊擁有 19.2 公頃葡萄園，分佈於 Castiglione Falletto 與 Serralunga d’Alba，涵蓋多個標誌性 cru（地塊）：

Rocche di Castiglione：石灰岩黏土土壤，釀造芳香細膩的 Barolo
Villero：鈣質黏土主導，賦予酒款結構力道
Garblèt Sue：沙質泥灰岩，帶來優雅礦物感
Brea Vigna Ca’ Mia：富含鐵質的土壤，塑造強勁單寧

園中多數葡萄藤齡逾 45 年，採用有機管理（未認證），每年翻土、控制產量並手工採摘，以維護生物多樣性與土壤健康。

釀造工藝：傳統與精準的交融

發酵：Nebbiolo 葡萄於混凝土槽或不銹鋼罐中自發發酵，Barolo 浸皮時間長達 30 天
陳年：斯拉沃尼亞與法國大型橡木桶（botti）中陳釀 24-30 個月，塑造結構與優雅平衡

酒款系列：

Barolo "Brovia"：精選頂級地塊果實混釀，年產 8,000 瓶
單一園 Barolo：如 Rocche di Castiglione（年產 1,500 瓶）與 Brea Vigna Ca’ Mia（年產 2,200 瓶）
其他品種：清新 Roero Arneis、活潑 Dolcetto d’Alba、陳年潛力佳的稀有 Freisa

產量與當代挑戰
年產量嚴格控管於 60,000 瓶（半數為 Barolo），酒款以「強勁與優雅並存」的風格著稱。近年應對氣候變遷，加強生物多樣性與永續實踐，如 Elena Brovia 所言：「我們不再區分現代與傳統，只專注釀造能述說風土與家族精神的酒。」

Brovia 的 Barolo 以絲滑單寧、花香複雜度與 20 年以上陳年潛力，成為皮埃蒙特風土的液態史詩。每一杯皆邀您品嘗百年傳承與創新視野的完美協奏。

註：botti 為傳統大型橡木桶，容量通常為 2,500-5,000 升