If you import natural wine and are looking for natural wine producers in Piedmont, most of what you find are lists on Raisin and producer sheets written by importers. This is ours, written by us: Tenuta Magrini, a small organic vineyard in Monferrato, in the province of Asti, away from the Langhe.
Producer at a glance
- Producer
- Tenuta Magrini srl Società Agricola
- Where
- Strada Oliva 5, 14035 Grazzano Badoglio (AT), Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy (our village)
- Founded
- 2022
- Vineyard
- One unbroken block around the farmhouse, south-facing, 350 m a.s.l., with a wood behind the vines
- Soil
- Calcareous marl on Langhian marl and sandstone formations (the soils of Monferrato)
- Grapes
- Barbera, Nebbiolo
- Farming
- No herbicides since 2021; organic conversion with ICEA began in 2023, our wines are now ICEA certified; cover crops, green manure and compost
- Cellar
- Hand harvest, always; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts only
- Associations
- VinNatur member, listed on Raisin (what that means)
- Guides
- 4 Grappoli, Bibenda 2026 for three wines; Slow Wine 2027, new to this edition
- Packaging
- Lightweight bottles, recyclable Nomacorc Green closures
- Trade contact
- contact form, Importer profile · wine [at] tenutamagrini.com
The wines
Four labels from two grapes and one hill. Each sheet has the technical data.
- Millecolli — Barbera d'Asti DOCG. 100% Barbera from twenty-year-old vines, spontaneous fermentation in steel. First vintage 2022.
- Madonna dei Monti — Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG. Indigenous yeasts, eighteen months in barrique. First vintage 2022.
- Giglio Rosa — still rosé, 100% Barbera, gentle pressing, indigenous yeasts in steel. First vintage 2022.
- Névola — rosé from Nebbiolo, steel, no fining and no filtration. First vintage 2024.
All four on one page: our wines.
Why Monferrato
When people think of Piedmont they think of the Langhe and Barolo. Monferrato is the hill country to the north-east, between Asti and Casale, and it is the home of Barbera. Our hill has a sharp temperature range, steady wind and cool nights even in summer: the wines come out taut, with the vintage written inside. More in territory, climate and terroir and Barbera d'Asti vs Barbera d'Alba.
What "natural" means here
Natural wine has no legal definition. For us it means organic grapes, hand picked, and a fermentation that starts on its own, with the yeasts that come from the vineyard. For the differences between natural, organic and biodynamic, read natural, organic or biodynamic; on our cellar choices, read spontaneous fermentation and why we use indigenous yeasts.
Importers and distributors
Looking for a natural wine producer from Piedmont for your market? Write to us: tell us your country, your channel (shop, restaurants, distribution) and which of our wines interest you.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tenuta Magrini a natural wine producer in Piedmont?
Yes. Tenuta Magrini is a winery in Grazzano Badoglio, in the Monferrato hills of Piedmont (province of Asti). It is a member of VinNatur and is listed on Raisin. Grapes are harvested by hand and fermentation is spontaneous, with indigenous yeasts only.
Which wines does Tenuta Magrini make?
Four labels from two grapes: Millecolli (Barbera d'Asti DOCG), Madonna dei Monti (Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG, 18 months in barrique), Giglio Rosa (still rosé, 100% Barbera) and Névola (rosé from Nebbiolo).
Are Tenuta Magrini wines certified organic?
Organic conversion with ICEA began in 2023; our wines are now ICEA certified. No herbicides have been used since 2021.
How can an importer contact Tenuta Magrini?
Through the contact page, choosing the Importer profile, or by writing to wine [at] tenutamagrini.com: tell us your market and which of our wines interest you.