Bera

Azienda Agricola Bera, the Bera family farm, is in Piedmont, in the Langhe area between Alba and Asti on the road from Barbaresco and Neive that climbs up towards Neviglie. The estate dates back to 1785, when the Bera’s ancestors originally purchased some of the land from the Knights of Malta.

The Bera family is different. This was the first estate to bottle and market its own wine in the Canelli region. The grapes are entirely Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and are cultivated on steep, southeast slopes of calcerous marl (of ancient oceanic origins). All of the estate is cultivated in organic viticulture with an emphasis on creating an active, healthy ecosystem. All grapes are harvested by hand and their juice is fermented without inoculations. All the winemaking is done by Alessandra’s brother, Gianluigi.

Today, the farm is spread over an area of 30 hectares, 23 of which are vineyards that also extend into the nearby towns. Also, with the passing of the winery to Valter and Alida, a new generation has joined the family azienda: Umberto and Riccardo.