Cantina della SerraThe Cantina della Serra wine cooperative’s cellars and point of sale are situated at the entrance to the small town of Piverone. The cooperative numbers about 180 members and produces around 6,000 hectolitres a year. Formed in 1953, it has since grown both in its membership and in its areas of production. Today grapes arrive not only from the Serra di Ivrea morainal ridge, but also from Borgomasino, Agliè, Cuceglio, Castellamonte, Valperga and Valchiusella.
The Erbaluce range comprises Erbaluce 60, Rol, aged in wood, and Vigna Cariola, as well as two spumantes, a Metodo Classico and a Metodo Martinotti, and two passitos, one of which a Riserva aged ten years. The range of wines is completed by a few rosés and about ten reds, among which a Barbera, a Nebbiolo and different Canavese Rossos, including an interesting self-styled “heroic” Canavese Rosso, made with grapes from terraced vineyards, all cultivated by hand. The Anfiteatrum now comes with new graphics and a label depicting the local morainic amphitheatre.
At the point of sale and tasting room, the wines are available not only in bottles but also in practical bags-in-box and unbottled. The cellar is open every day.
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