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Andrea Scovero
Andrea Scovero – Vibrant Natural Wines from the Heart of Piedmont
The Natural Amphitheater of Bionzo: Where Winemaking Becomes an Art
Nestled among the gently rolling hills of Costigliole d’Asti, in the historic wine region of Monferrato, lies the winery of Andrea Scovero. When people think of Piedmont, they often picture the powerful, intensely tannic Barolos of the Langhe—wines that typically require years of aging before revealing their full character. Yet, with just 6 hectares of vineyards in the province of Asti, Andrea Scovero proves that this corner of Piedmont can produce wines with a completely different personality: vibrant, juicy, energetic, and wonderfully approachable.
Scovero’s vineyards are shaped like a natural amphitheater, a unique topographical feature that plays a crucial role in the quality of his wines. It protects the vines from extreme weather conditions, captures the Piedmontese sun to perfection, and allows cool nighttime breezes to circulate freely through the vineyard, ensuring ideal ventilation for the grapes. The soils are rich in calcareous marl, clay, and sandy sediments—a mineral treasure that gives the wines their distinctive saline elegance and refined structure.
From Generation to Generation: Tradition Meets an Uncompromising Natural Wine Philosophy
Andrea Scovero is no newcomer to winemaking. Deeply rooted in the region, he learned the craft from his grandfather and proudly continues his family's tradition into its fourth generation. Rather than following the industrial conventions of modern winemaking, Andrea has chosen to return to nature. For him, making wine means listening to the vineyard's ecosystem and intervening as little as possible.
In the vineyards, Scovero consistently avoids synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilizers. Cover crops encourage biodiversity between the vines, keeping the soils alive and strengthening the natural resilience of the plants. Every grape is harvested by hand in autumn and carefully sorted—only pristine fruit makes its way into the cellar.
Why You'll Love Andrea Scovero's Wines
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Unique Character Instead of Mass Production: Spontaneous Fermentation, Patience, and No Unnecessary Intervention
Andrea's uncompromising natural wine philosophy continues in the cellar. His winemaking follows the rhythms of nature rather than the rules of the laboratory:
- Wild Yeasts Instead of Cultured Yeasts: Fermentation begins exclusively through the indigenous wild yeasts naturally present on the grape skins. This spontaneous process creates an authentic, impossible-to-replicate expression that reflects the unique character of each vintage.
- No Filtration, No Fining: To preserve the wine's full texture, delicate aromas, and natural vitality, Andrea Scovero bottles his wines unfiltered and unfined. A slight sediment in the bottle is not a flaw—it is a hallmark of genuine, living natural wine.
- Minimal Sulfur: Scovero works with exceptional precision and cleanliness, allowing him to reduce sulfur (sulfites) to an absolute minimum. Many of his cuvées are bottled with no added sulfur at all. The result is wines that are remarkably pure, expressive, and allow the fruit to shine with exceptional clarity and energy.
Rare Discoveries: Barbera, Nebbiolo, and the Nearly Forgotten Baratuciat
Andrea Scovero masterfully explores Piedmont's traditional grape varieties while always following his own path:
- Untamed Barbera d'Asti: His Barberas—such as Vigna Nord-Est and Ciabot del Cuent—break away from the stereotype of heavy, jammy wines. Instead, they offer vibrant freshness, dark cherry fruit, and captivating spice that invite sip after sip.
- Nebbiolo with Effortless Drinkability: While classic Nebbiolo often requires years to soften its formidable tannins, Scovero crafts a version of remarkable elegance—deeply complex, yet immediately approachable.
- The White Surprise: Baratuciat: This nearly forgotten indigenous Piedmontese grape variety has been revived by Andrea with remarkable success. Produced either as a white wine or with gentle skin contact as an orange wine, Baratuciat delivers a fascinating texture with notes of ripe tropical fruit, aromatic herbs, and a long, saline-mineral finish.
Limited Availability: True Artisan Winemaking
With only 6 hectares of vineyards under cultivation, Andrea Scovero's annual production is extremely limited. His wines can be found in some of the world's finest natural wine bars, from Tokyo to Paris to New York. At oneder.wine, we bring these rare treasures from Piedmont directly to your doorstep. These are not wines made for mass consumption—they are wines for those who appreciate authentic craftsmanship, distinctive character, and the pure joy of a truly living wine.
