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Pico Maccario
Pico Maccario is a Barbera specialist located in the town of Mombaruzzo in the heart of Piemonte’s
Barbera d’Asti DOCG. Brothers Pico and Vitaliano created the Pico Maccario brand in 1997 following four
generations of selling the family grapes to other producers. Pico Maccario, the eldest brother, devotes
himself to the production of the wine while Vitaliano handles the commercial aspects of the business.
8,000 rose bushes planted at the end of each vine row are both the symbol of the winery as well as a
traditional indicator of vine threatening diseases. Pico Maccario’s winemaking style is to respect the true
varietal character of Barbera, delivering wines with focused, clean aromas, and balanced, pleasant acidity.
These are very complete Barberas, which are as versatile and enjoyable, as rich and satisfying, in pure
Piemontese tradition.
“Lavignone” Barbera d’Asti Rosato DOCG
The pleasure of a good rosé is undeniable. The Maccario brothers believe that clean, healthy Barbera
fruit should always have the loudest voice in the final wine. To this end, estate fruit is harvested at
optimum ripeness between late September and early November. A simple stainless steel vinification
with gentle delestage preceeds a 12-day maceration that yields a soft pink hue. This wine is as delicious
as it looks.
“Villa della Rosa” Barbera d’Asti DOCG
“Villa della Rosa” Barbera d’Asti DOCG is produced from the youngest vines on the estate and is vinified
entirely in stainless steel tanks. The goal of Villa della Rosa is to capture Barbera’s floral aromatics and
bright cherry fruit character with just a moderate level of alcohol.
“Lavignone” Barbera d’Asti DOCG
Lavignone takes its name from one of the 18th-century farmhouses located on the property. It is the
most important wine of the Pico Maccario winery and should be considered as a classic example of
Barbera d’Asti. The wine receives a 10 – 12 day maceration and is vinified entirely in stainless steel tanks.
“Tre Roveri” Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG
Tre Roveri takes its name from three old oak trees found on the property and is a selection from some
of the oldest vines on the estate. The designation Superiore indicates a wine with slightly higher alcohol
(minimum 12.5%). Tre Roveri is aged for 12 months in 500L French tonneaux and 3,500L Slavonian
“botti grandi” (large oak casks).