Cossetti: 130 Years of Monferrato in Every Glass

There are wineries that make wine, and there are wineries that preserve a territory. Cossetti undoubtedly belongs to the latter category. Founded in 1891 in Castelnuovo Belbo, in the heart of the Monferrato region of Piedmont, this historic estate represents one of the most authentic expressions of a territory whose identity has been shaped by viticulture and wine culture. Today, more than 130 years after its founding, the Cossetti family continues to interpret the essence of Piedmontese winemaking with the same passion that inspired its origins, maintaining a remarkable balance between tradition and innovation. The story began at the end of the nineteenth century when Giovanni Cossetti transformed the family’s agricultural activity into a wine-producing enterprise. His son Clemente would later expand the winery’s reputation beyond local borders, introducing Cossetti wines to both Italian and international markets as early as the 1920s. Since then, generation after generation, the family has strengthened its reputation through an unwavering commitment to quality and a profound respect for its roots. Today, the winery is led by Clementina Cossetti alongside her mother Maria Emma and her sister Giulia, representing a fourth generation that looks confidently toward the future while honoring the legacy it has inherited. This female leadership brings a contemporary perspective to a long-standing family and winemaking tradition, combining entrepreneurial vision with a deep connection to the land. The vineyards are located among the rolling hills of Monferrato, a landscape characterized by extraordinary biodiversity, where vineyards coexist harmoniously with woodlands, meadows, and cultivated fields. With an average vine age of more than thirty years and deliberately limited yields, the estate produces grapes of remarkable character and aromatic concentration. It is from this close relationship with the territory that the Cossetti style emerges: wines that express identity, elegance, and authenticity. Barbera lies at the heart of the winery’s production. Labels such as “La Vigna Vecchia” demonstrate the estate’s commitment to elevating one of Piedmont’s most iconic grape varieties through interpretations that are profound, structured, and capable of aging gracefully. Alongside Barbera, the portfolio includes some of the region’s most celebrated appellations, from Nizza DOCG and Moscato d’Asti to Gavi, Barolo, and Barbaresco, offering a comprehensive portrait of Piedmont’s extraordinary winemaking heritage. What truly distinguishes Cossetti is not only the quality of its wines but also its ability to convey a culture. Each bottle represents a fragment of Monferrato, a synthesis of family history, landscape, and viticultural expertise. In an increasingly globalized wine market, the winery continues to demonstrate that the true value of wine lies in its ability to express a place and the people who cultivate it. eyond wine production, Cossetti offers visitors the opportunity to experience the winery firsthand through guided tours and tastings designed for both enthusiasts and newcomers. Guests are invited to discover the winemaking process, explore the historic cellars, and taste a selection of wines paired with local cheeses and breadsticks. Vineyard tours, light lunches, and personalized experiences further enrich the visit, transforming a simple tasting into an authentic journey through the culture, landscape, and hospitality of Monferrato. More than a century after its foundation, Cossetti continues to move forward with consistency, vision, and purpose, proving that authentic tradition is never an exercise in nostalgia, but rather a solid foundation upon which the future can be built. www.cossetti.it