Domaine Silvia Castagnero

The vineyards and land initially belonged to Silvia's grandmother. It is from her father Guiseppe that Silvia inherited it. He was a lover of Barbera and passionate wine producer, passion he successfully passed on to her. In 1995, together with her husband, Silvia decide to open a restaurant in the old family farmhouse. Memory, respect for the territory and for the agricultural and winemaking tradition of this land, accompanied by a pure vocation for hospitality and catering, have always been the pillars on which Silvia's philosophy is based. In fact, it is no coincidence that some Castagnero wine labels, read the dedication "A te (To you)": it is the promise made (and kept) to Silvia’s father Giuseppe, to keep the farm alive and running! The Castagnero farm is spread over 13 hectares of land. Of these, 7 hectares are dedicated to vineyards with native vines of Barbera d’Asti, Grignolino d’Asti and Cortese; 2 hectares are intended for the cultivation of barley and hemp used for the production of beers; the remaining ones, host fruit trees, hazelnuts and wood plots. In the Langhe, the family also owns a small Alta Langa vineyard, where they grow Pinot Noir. The farm’s cultural history dates back to the early 1900s, when the first Barbera vines were planted. Initially, wine production was limited to the needs of family and friends. However, during the nineties it was decided to open up to the market, while maintaining the most rigorous respect for the vineyards, wine and the characteristics of the soil and nature.
Cellar and vineyards are located on one of the highest points of Agliano, around 250 meters above sea level. The "vigna d’la cioca", or the bell vineyard, is the oldest. It is over 100 years old planted with the variety Barbera and is protected by a large walnut tree that stands out in the center.

Our selected labels:

Grignolino d’Asti Doc – Buscot (named after Silvia’s grandmother’s family nickname)

Barbera d’Asti DOCG – Barbisin (named after Silvia’s grandfather’s nickname)

Nizza DOCG – Parbleu (one of the latest barbera appellations which can only be produced in the surroundings of Nizza Monferrato)