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PICO MACCARIO | Piemonte

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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.

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