Castello di Tassarolo

Artist Massimiliana Spinola returned from London in 2005 to take charge of Castello di Tassarolo, her family’s wine estate in the Gavi hills. The Spinolas have owned its castle since the fourteenth century; Massimiliana began converting the vineyards to biodynamic farming in 2006. She works with Bonifacio Spinola and Miri Velli, who leads the vineyard and cellar team.

Roughly twenty hectares are planted mainly to Cortese, with smaller parcels of Barbera and Nebbiolo. Comtois horses cultivate some of the rows, helping reduce soil compaction.