Bava Wines – Piemonte
Bava is a historic, family-owned winery in the Piedmont region of Italy, known for its high-quality wines produced from native Piedmontese grapes like Barbera, Nebbiolo, and Moscato. With a winemaking tradition dating back to 1600, the Bava family established its first cellar in 1911 and is now run by the sixth generation.
Winery profile
- Location: The Bava family estate extends across the Monferrato and Langa regions of Piedmont. The vineyards are located in Cocconato, Agliano, and Castiglione Falletto, each contributing distinct characteristics to the wines.
- Sustainability: The winery follows environmentally friendly, low-impact agricultural practices. These include using grass cover crops to prevent soil erosion, reusing natural fertilizers, employing integrated pest control, and collecting rainwater. They are also SQNPI certified, confirming their ongoing commitment to sustainability.
- Innovation: Bava has been a pioneer in winemaking innovation, being one of the first producers in Piedmont to experiment with barriques for aging in 1975.