ROCCA RONDINARIA

REGION:
Country: Italy

Region: Rocca Grimalda, Piedmont (Monferrato region)

History:
Rocca Rondinaria was founded in 2004 by husband and wife Lucesio and Giovanna (with family involvement) who transformed a traditional farm into a winemaking estate while honoring local agricultural heritage. Originally focused on mixed farming — including saffron cultivation and animal husbandry — they moved into winemaking to help revitalize quality wine production in their historic area adjacent to the castle of Rocca Grimalda.

Vineyards:
Farming Practice: Organic and biodynamic; minimal tractor use, hand harvesting, green manure for soil health, adherence to cosmic calendars, and biodynamic preparations. 
Location: Steep hillside plots in the Piedmont hills with calcareous–marl soils influenced by Mediterranean breezes; vineyards include historic parcels like Trionzo and Bernarda/Vallegrande.

Winemaking:
Style: Low-intervention, natural fermentations with indigenous yeasts; practices include partial foot-pressing, long lees aging, minimal filtration, and long bottle aging to enhance expression of terroir. roccarondinaria

Key Labels:

• Gesusio — Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore DOCG

• Spessiàri — Dolcetto di Ovada DOC

• Rosa Munda — Barbera del Monferrato DOC w and w/o oak

Sales / Service Notes:
Rocca Rondinaria’s wines appeal to guests seeking natural, biodynamic Italian terroir wines that feel both artisanal and expressive — great for by-the-glass lists with bold regional character. The Timorasso Gagà is a standout white for adventurous guests, while the Dolcetto and Barbera show Piedmont’s traditional red profiles with freshness and balance.

Swirl the Glass 🍷
Their cellar is inside the historic castle’s semi-underground rooms, providing consistent natural temperatures and humidity that aid gentle aging without modern tech.