Cascina Val Liberata

Born in 2014 after Deirdre O’Brien and Maurizio Caffer fell in love with a corner of paradise in the hills of Monferrato, Cascina Val Liberata is an organic and biodynamic farm creating a refreshing addition to the Piemonte wine scene.

The Cascina is located next to the village of Villamiroglio, in Basso Monferrato, in a biodiverse valley surrounded by forests and fields. The farm covers ten hectares, of which three and a half hectares are planted with vineyards. The remaining land consists of forests and meadows, as well as walnut groves and some vegetable cultivation.

A special mention must go to Slarina, an old grape variety cultivated mainly in the Monferrato wine region that almost disappeared due to its very low yields. Maurizio and Deirdre had the opportunity to taste some micro-vinifications of Slarina and, impressed by its elegant aromas and tannic structure, decided to plant their first vineyard.

Nebbiolo and Grignolino complete the range of varieties grown by the family in this peaceful valley. They also work with Baratuciat, a nearly forgotten local white grape variety, sourced from half a hectare of fifteen-year-old vines in Odalengo Grande.