Wine tasting at Coppo Winery in Canelli

Wine tasting at Coppo Winery in Canelli

The historical underground wine cellars of Coppo are a UNESCO World Heritage site: a prestigious recognition that fills Coppo with pride. They are part of the network of Underground Cathedrals, a temple of wine dedicated to its history and the hard work of man.

Built beginning in the late 18th century, initially intended as small cellars to conserve wine, they were expanded from 1800-1900 to what they are today. The historical wine cellars of Coppo extend under the hill of Canelli for a total of 5 thousand square meters (16400 ft) and a depth that reaches 40 meters (130 ft). This is why this tour is so unique.

Coppo’s history is one of tradition and courageous vision for the future, of sacrifice and innovation. It is a story of the unconditional love that Coppo has for their vines’ origins, for varieties that have always been cultivated in Piedmont, and for old family traditions.

With this tour you'll have the chance to visit historic cellars and taste incredible wines!

Itinerary

Coppo transports you through time. The underground tunnels, which are known as Cathedrals and are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcase the long history of winemaking in the area. Historic farming and winemaking tools are displayed at the entrance and important vintages are displayed in small dug outs.

You will pass through the fermentation rooms of Coppo Chardonnay, vinified pure and as a still wine destined for whites with great mineral complexity. You will visit the fermentation rooms of Pinot Noir, which along with Chardonnay becomes the base cuvée of Coppo sparkling wines. You will pass through the tunnels where Coppo Barbera ages and learn how the family contributed to this variety’s rebirth in an important way. You will see where Coppo sparkling Riserva Metodo Classico rests and will get to learn the techniques used in making our sparkling wines.
The guided visit to the Underground Cathedrals ends with a tasting of 4 different wines that best represent Coppo winery:

Luigi Coppo Spumante Brut Metodo Classico
Costebianche Piemonte DOC Chardonnay
Camp du Rouss Barbera d’Asti DOCG
Moncalvina Moscato d’Asti DOCG Canelli