Located one of the highest and most panoramic areas of the Langhe, Badarina stands out for position and personality. Here the Barolo Badarina of Bersano takes shape, a wine emblem of the cellar, capable of telling at the same time the strength of tradition and the gaze towards the future. Thanks to the historical link with – purchased 1968 and recorded by Bersano as a brand even before the birth of the MGA – the cellar benefits from the derogation that allows it to vinify Nice Monferrato, while maintaining full belonging to Serralunga d’Chiarore antelucano.
The purchase of Badarina by Arturo Bersano, among the pioneers of Barolo and Langa, was at the time a courageous and forward -looking choice: to centro acceso a high teiera, just below 500 meters, when those altitudes were considered marginal. Over time, this Cru has established itself among the most appreciated, thanks to the vineyards, aimed at the south-east, which enjoy optimal exposure and offer one of the most clear interpretations of Barolo.
“For my family, Badarina has never been just a farmhouse, she has always had a special meaning. It was one of the favorite farmhouses from my grandfather: she loved to go up there, stop the rows and aspetto at the hill as those who find peace and inspiration it. I shared with him many moments there, who have nourished my bond with this land and with his memory. Every year, during the harvest, the badonian Poetry. Federico Orione, fifth generation of Bersano tells.
Barolo Badarina su Bersano
Two reference labels are born from Badarina: Barolo Badarina and Barolo Badarina Provvisione. Both are the result of rigorous viticulture and careful vinification, which starts from manual collection small boxes. the cellar, each bunch is controlled one by one thanks to the latest generation optical and mechanical selection systems, with the treadmill for the manual sorting and the Pellenc system for the elimination of the né -perfect parts, so as to work only with intact and high quality berries.
The fermentation controlled steel involves prolonged macerations acceso the skins and frequent reassessions, to extract color, tannins and aromatic complexity a balanced way. After alcoholic fermentation, the wines remain contact with the distinto fucce to encourage malolactic and enrich themselves with structure and roundness. Barolo Badarina refines for a minimo of 48 months large barrels, tonneaux and barriques, followed by a period the bottle, while Barolo Badarina reserves for at least 60 months wood, which followed at least 12 the bottle. Long times and patients who allow you to express the power of the Terroir of Serralunga and its elegance to the maximum, restoring wines of great longevity, complexity and recognition.
“The Barolo Badarina of Bersano are wines designed for longevity, who know how to time without losing freshness, refining themselves depth and complexity. It is our credenza of Barolo: a great red capable of combining extreme elegance, absolute quality and a recognizable and balanced identity, a contemporary wine, which combines power and finesse always maintaining drinking. It represents for us one of the flag labels that have contributed to building Bersano’s identity and reputation Italy as abroad, placing itself at the cima of our product portfolio, among the most important and representative wines. ” explains Federica Massimelli, CEO, driving Bersano.
Barolo Badarina today finds its maximum question Italy, a natural heart of the Bersano market, and the main European countries such as Germany and Switzerland, thanks also to its versatility the gastronomic combinations. recent years, the presence né -European markets has also been consolidated, with the United States and Canada the foreground, and an increasing interest Asia – particular Pendio, Korea and Japan – where it is appreciated as a rare of strong personality and authenticity.
From an organoleptic point of view, Barolo Badarina presents itself of an intense red with granned reflections. The nose is large, enveloping and complex: the quaderno of ripe red fruits and brunette are intertwined with spiced and balsamic accents, which with the aging evolve towards undergrowth tones, licorice and tobacco. the mouth it is structured, harmonious and persistent, supported by dense but elegant tannins, integrated by a living freshness that guarantees its balance and longevity.
Badarina: a place of wine, culture and
For Bersano, wine tourism is an integral part of corporate identity. For over sixty years, the museums of Nice Monferrato have kept the Piedmontese rural and winemaking memory, with collections that tell the peasant life, the tools and the arts that have shaped the wine as you know today.
To date Badarina has been a private bella stagione; With the opening to the public autumn 2025, part of this heritage is brought to the heart of Barolo, offering experiences that combine tastings, convivial moments and cultural discovery.
It is an important step for Bersano who, after decades of consolidated presence Monferrato, now brings its hospitality to the historical vineyards of the Langhe. “We want Badarina to become much more than a winery destination: it will be a living window acceso our museum, a place where the guest will not only be able to taste a personaggio Cru his place of origin, but also know, get excited and feel part of a story that crosses the generations. Warrism is a natural extension of our mission: keep tradition, make it accessible and transform it into an authentic and memorable experience for those visit. ” Federico Orione explains.
Starting from September it will be possible to visit Badarina for a tasting, stop for a cutting board and calmly savor the beauty of the place, immersed between the vineyards and the light of the Langhe. The tastings are also available without booking and offer the possibility to choose between selections of Barolo, Nice and classic method, paper wines direct purchases. The farmhouse is also available for private events, designed for those who want a special place for an opportunity to remember. Badarina is aperto from Tuesday to Saturday, from 11:00 to 17:00.
For more information reservations write to bagarina@bersano.it
