Podere Macellio

Poderi Macellio is a historic wine-growing estate in the Canavese, run by Daniele Bianco alongside his father Renato. The business dates back to the 18th century and its production is tied to the area between Caluso and Mazzè, particularly the Macellio hill that gives it its name. Here, environmentally conscious conventional farming is practised without chemical weed control. The annual output is around 15,000 bottles, distributed mainly in the provinces of Turin and Novara and in parts of Lombardy. The only grape variety they grow is Erbaluce, symbol of the Canavese area, used to make a still Erbaluce, a Metodo Classico sparkling wine and Passito di Caluso (no reds are made here). The sparkling wine is made entirely on-site, with disgorgement still carried out by hand. The passito follows local tradition, with grapes left to dry in the loft before vinification. Visits are by appointment only.

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