All about Calosso
Wine and Wineries

Calosso has it’s own appellation: Calosso DOC, made from Gamba di Pernice grapes. There are 12 wineries in Calosso that make this delicious wine. Find out more about Calosso wineries here!

CALOSSO DOC and the Gamba di Pernice grape

Calosso DOC, established in 2011, is one of Italy’s smallest denominations, dedicated to preserving a unique heritage – the Gamba di Pernice grape, also known as Gamba Rossa. This rare Piedmontese vine produces a black-berried grape that dates back centuries, with a distinctive bright red stalk resembling a partridge leg, in Italian: Gamba di Pernice.

Historically, this vine was known in the Alba region as Pernicine, also called Imperatrice dalla Gamba Rossa, but it nearly vanished during the 1900s. Thanks to the relentless efforts of a few dedicated producers in Calosso and a 12-year collaboration with the University of Turin, Gamba di Pernice was rediscovered and replanted, ultimately leading to the creation of the Calosso DOC.

Today, Calosso DOC represents the commitment to reviving and honoring this rare vine. With its unique history and striking characteristics, it has become the symbol of Calossese viticulture, carrying the legacy of generations while offering wine enthusiasts an extraordinary experience rooted in tradition.

Calosso Wineries (in no particular order)

Azienda Vitivinicola Bussi Piero

The winery and tasting room of Bussi Piero Vini is literally across the street from Cascina Luisa.

The son Federico Bussi is the 4th generation of winemakers in the Bussi family. They have 12 hectares of vineyards and produce a variety of high quality wines.
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Address: Via Castagna, 6, 14052 Calosso (AT)

Distance: 350 meters
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Languages: Italian, English.

Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday: 8:30 – 12:15 and 14:30 – 18:00
Sunday: 9:30 – 12:15

Reservations recommended.

Contact Information:
+39 3467705510 
info@bussipierovini.it

Review: Of course we and all of our guests visit this winery. Federico is very knowledgeable and passionate about wine. He also speaks English very well. The tasting terrace has a gorgeous panoramic view on the hills and on Cascina Luisa.

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Tenuta dei Fiori

Tenuta dei Fiori is the organic winery of Valter Bosticardo, the driving force behind the reintroduction of the Gamba di Pernice grape and the creation of the Calosso DOC.

Address: Strada Valcalosso 3, 14052 Calosso (AT)

Distance: 4.4 km
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Languages: Italian, English upon request.

Opening Hours: Call ahead.
Reservations recommended.

Contact Information:
+39 3356674169
info@tenutadeifiori.com

Review: It is always a little bit of a party to visit Valter and Yvette at Tenuta dei Fiori. Valter ages his wine more than others and you can definitely taste that difference. A tasting here is great experience.

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Azienda Agricola Fea

Since the early 1960s, Fea founder, Giulio, dedicated his life to sharing his love for this land through exceptional wine. Today, Giuseppe, his son-in-law, continues the tradition, having left his career to embrace winemaking full-time. Fea wines reflect a rich legacy and the passion that drives this family business.
Each bottle contains a story of devotion, craftsmanship, and a commitment to preserving the timeless spirit of these hills. Discover Fea wines, where every sip reveals the soul of Monferrato.

Address: via Fea 10, 14052 Calosso (AT)

Distance: 3 km
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Languages: Italian, English upon request.

Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday: 09:00 – 12:00 and 14:30 – 18:00. Sunday with reservation only. Reservations for tours are required.

Contact Information:
+39 3356130245

Review: Giuseppe and his wife Tiziana are excellent hosts. Giuseppe gives a wonderful tour of the winery and the crotin, the ancient underground cellar dug into the ground. After the tour, you get to taste the great classics of the territory.

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Azienda Agricola Biologica Ca ‘d Tantin

Ca ‘d Tantin is a 4th generation winery that has been certified organic since 2001. They produce a limited amount of bottles and all bottles are numbered by hand. The goal, given the limited number of bottles produced, is of course quality, starting from the care of the vineyards to reaching the cellar, combining tradition and innovation.

Address: Via Moasca, 6, 14052 Calosso (AT)

Distance: 4.3 km
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Languages: Italian, English.

Opening Hours: Reservations required.

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Contact Information:
+39 328 9674167 (Marco)

Review: A lovely small winery with a beautiful outside tasting area for the summer and an intimate tasting cellar during the colder months. Also, brother Andrea flies a helicopter and you can combine a tasting with a helicopter ride. We have enjoyed meeting Marco and learn about, and taste! the Ca ‘d Tantin wines.

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Azienda Vinicola Domanda

Maurizio and Eleonora Domanda, the great-grandchildren of the founder Massimo Domanda, now run the Domanda winery. With twenty hectares, of which twelve are cultivated in Moscato, the aim remains to produce only wines of superior quality.
Despite the introduction of new technologies, the Domanda family remains firmly established to its own traditions, and produces their wines with a modus operandi that is as natural as possible.

Address: Via Fea Rocca 5,
14052 Calosso (AT)

Distance: 3.6 km
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Languages: Italian, English upon request

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 – 12 and 14.30 – 19, Saturday 9 – 12 and 14.30 – 19, Sunday 8 – 12.
Reservations recommended.

Contact Information:
+39 0141 853342
info@vinidomanda.it

Review: We have visited Domanda several times alone and with guests. We always receive a warm welcome from whomever in the family is working the winery that day. You will get an interesting and delicious tasting with abundant information about the wine and the production process. Enjoy!

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La Canova – Azienda Agricola Barbero Piero

A very large selection of local wines. You can visit the cellars and can taste all the wine you want at your own pace.

Address: Via Calva, 3, 14052 Calosso (AT)

Distance: 4.5 km
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Languages: Italian, some English

Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday: 8 – 12 and 14 – 18, Sunday 10 – 12.
No reservations needed.

Contact Information:
+39 0141 853194
+39 334 944 5102 (Carlo)

Review: Cascina Luisa often visits and purchases from La Canova. The experience is unique as you can taste on your own. They offer sparkling wine, red, white, rose and grappa. Take your time and enjoy!

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Cascina Comina

L’azienda agricola Cascina Comina has been involved in the wine production of DOC Piedmontese wines since 1934. 

Address: Via Boscodonne 7, Calosso (AT)

Distance: 3.1 km
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Languages: Italian.

Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday.
Tastings from 10.00 to 11.30 and from 16.30 to 18.00.

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Contact Information:
+39 329 405 8084
info@cascinacominawine.com

Review: We have not yet visited this winery, but the reviews and pictures on google are tempting!

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Daffara & Grasso winecellar

The Daffara & Grasso Winecellar is located into the heart of the commune of Calosso whose vineyard landscape is an Unesco world heritage site since 2014. Moscato grape growing is in itself a highly significant cultural value, one of the most important product  of the company production along with the other wines of the Piedmontese tradition.

Address: Via Agliano, 20/21, 14052 Calosso (AT)

Distance: 4.9 km
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Languages: Italian, English

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 – 12 and 14 – 18, Saturday 8 – 12.
Reservations required.

Contact Information:
+39 0141 853179

Review: We have not yet visited this winery.

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