The Schiavenza company acts in the territory of Serralunga d'Alba since 1956. The firm started by the brothers Vittorio and Ugo Alessandria is now managed by the son-in-law Luciano Pira, agronomist and celiar man, aided by the wife Maura and by the brother-in-law Walter. In the past the farm and the surrounding lands were owned by the Opera Pia Barolo; the work was made by sharecroppers called "schiavenza": from which derives the curious company's name. Actually the company extend itself on eight hectares of vineyards in the territory of Serralunga d'Alba; it owns moreover 15.240 m2 in the village of Monforte d'Alba in the Perno hamlet. From these esteemed lands the company produces red wine of excelent quality following an artisan making.
Wines from Schiavenza Winery
- Schiavenza Barolo Bricco Cerretta
Barolo, Piemonte, Italy Rated 3.5/5
- Schiavenza Barolo
Barolo, Piemonte, Italy Rated 3/5
- Schiavenza Barolo Vigneto Broglio
Barolo, Piemonte, Italy Rated 3/5
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