Prosecco and Spumanti Casa Sant'Orsola

Since 1947, in Cossano Belbo in the Langhe, brothers Secondo and Luigi Martini have founded a winery that has become a symbol of accessible luxury.

Prosecco Millesimato DOC at Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG, Italian elegance for everyone.

Casa Sant'Orsola was born from the entrepreneurial intuition of brothers Secondo and Luigi Martini who in 1947 founded in Cossano Belbo, in the heart of the Piedmontese Langhe, what would become Fratelli Martini Secondo Luigi S.p.A. The first winery was built literally under the family home, an anecdote that tells of the artisan entrepreneurship of the origins when resources were limited but determination boundless. In 1971 the entry of Gianni Martini marked a strategic turning point with the systematic opening of European foreign markets and subsequently overseas, accelerating portfolio growth and transforming the brand into an ambassador of Italian wine-making excellence in the world. The "Luxury Experience" philosophy today represents the heart of brand identity, a concept that combines taste, quality and lifestyle understood as accessible luxury for everyone, daily rituals elevated by refined aesthetics and a sensory experience that transforms every glass into a special moment.

The Prosecco Millesimato Luxury DOC represents the premium interpretation of Prosecco, produced with grapes from a single selected vintage that confers distinctive organoleptic characteristics linked to the climatic conditions of that specific year. The "millesimato" mention on the label guarantees that all grapes come from the same harvest, an element that distinguishes these sparkling wines from multi-vintage versions where wines from different vintages are blended to obtain style consistency. The fine and persistent perlage characteristic of the long Charmat method used for this Prosecco creates that sensation of elegance in the mouth that makes the sparkling wine perfect for celebratory moments where a product is needed that communicates care and attention to detail.

The Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG brings to the table the Piedmontese tradition of sweet aromatic sparkling wines, a slightly sparkling red wine with intense aroma of rose and strawberry that makes it ideal for accompanying chocolate or berry-based desserts where a wine is needed that can handle sweetness without being cloying. This protected and guaranteed designation of origin protects a native Monferrato grape variety cultivated for centuries in the hills between Asti and Alessandria, a territory that offers ideal pedoclimatic conditions for developing those primary floral and fruity aromas that characterize Brachetto making it immediately recognizable even at the first sip. Family continuity over three generations has allowed maintaining that bond with the Piedmont territory combining centuries-old wine-growing tradition with export orientation that has made Italian bubbles known in distant markets.

The brand range spans from Prosecco DOC in Extra Secco versions to Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG for the most prestigious selections from the historic hillside area recognized as the most suited for quality. Special lines such as LX and Liberty add premium codes through evocative naming and refined packaging that communicate elegance making these products perfect for gifting and special occasions where a thought is needed that combines aesthetic beauty of the container and content quality. The launch of Prosecco Rosé Millesimato intercepts the global trend toward pink sparkling wines that have conquered especially the female audience and younger generations attracted by the fruity aromatic profile and contemporary image that these wines communicate.

Fun fact: the decision to build the first winery under the family home is often cited as an emblem of the hands-on approach of the origins and the rapid evolution toward industrial dimension. This passage from domestic winery to international export in a few decades testifies to the ability to seize opportunities offered by the Italian wine boom in the world, a period when producers capable of combining quality and volumes conquered foreign large-scale distribution shelves. The headquarters remains in Cossano Belbo in Via Statale where the company continues to operate maintaining that territorial root that represents a guarantee of authenticity and bond with Piedmontese wine-making traditions that have made Italian wine history.

Positioning as "luxury for everyone" distinguishes the brand by presiding over the accessible premium area, a strategy that allows communicating elegance without high price barriers making the experience of quality bubbles available for daily consumption and not only for great occasions. Sparkling wines pair perfectly with aperitif savory snacks where perlage cleanses the palate between bites while balanced acidity refreshes without tiring allowing prolonging the convivial moment. Production estimated at millions of bottles annually for brand lines confirms the industrial profile developed over time while maintaining attention to quality that derives from use of protected designations such as Prosecco DOC, Valdobbiadene DOCG and Asti DOCG which imply compliance with production specifications with vineyard and winery controls. Today the Piedmont company continues to innovate expanding the range to preside over emerging trends such as millesimatos and rosés while maintaining fidelity to that original vision that saw in wine not just a beverage but a complete sensory experience where every element from packaging to service contributes to creating memorable moments accessible to everyone daily.

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Family Tradition and Territorial Rooting

family continuity over three generations since 1947 has guaranteed the transmission of technical know-how and entrepreneurial values that have allowed us to grow while maintaining a distinctive identity. The historic headquarters in Cossano Belbo in the Piedmontese Langhe links the company to an area recognized as an Italian winemaking heritage where centuries-old winemaking traditions have developed on calcareous-marly soils ideal for quality grape varieties. The systematic opening of foreign markets that began in 1971 with the entry of Gianni Martini transformed a small family winery into an industrial reality capable of producing millions of bottles annually while maintaining attention to quality through the use of protected designations and the selection of raw materials. Piedmont's territorial roots represent a guarantee of authenticity and connection with traditions that have shaped the history of Italian wine around the world.

DOCG and DOC Certificate denominations

The company uses designations of controlled and guaranteed origin such as Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG and Asti DOCG which represent the highest level of the Italian quality pyramid. These names imply compliance with strict specifications governing demarcated production zones, permitted grape varieties, maximum yields per hectare, winemaking techniques and analytical parameters verified by third-party certifying bodies. Prosecco DOC guarantees controlled Venetian or Friulian origin with the predominant use of the Glera grape variety according to the Charmat sparkling wine production method. Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG represents a further qualitative improvement coming from the historic hilly area recognized as the most suitable, with even more stringent controls on every production phase from the vineyard to bottling that guarantee higher standards than generic Prosecco DOC.

FAQ

When was Casa Sant'Orsola born?

The brand was born from the company Fratelli Martini Secondo Luigi SpA founded in 1947 in Cossano Belbo in the Langhe by brothers Secondo and Luigi Martini. The first winery is built literally beneath the family home, an anecdote that recounts the artisanal entrepreneurship of its origins. In 1971 Gianni Martini's entry marked a strategic turning point with the systematic opening of foreign European and overseas markets, accelerating growth and transforming the brand into an ambassador of global Italian winemaking. Family continuity over three generations has allowed us to grow while maintaining Piedmontese territorial roots.

What does "Luxury Experience" mean for Casa Sant'Orsola?

It represents the brand philosophy that combines taste, quality and lifestyle understood as luxury accessible to all, not reserved for a few. The concept transforms daily rituals into elevated moments through curated aesthetics and sensory experience that makes each chalice special. Positioning as "luxury for all" sets the brand apart by presiding over the accessible premium area, allowing elegance to be communicated without high price barriers. Specialty lines like LX and Liberty add premium codes through evocative naming and thoughtful packaging that make products perfect for gifting and special occasions where you need thinking that combines the aesthetic beauty of the container and the quality of the content.

What is Prosecco Millesimato from Casa Sant'Orsola?

It is a Prosecco DOC produced with grapes from a single selected vintage which gives distinctive organoleptic characteristics linked to the climatic conditions of that specific year. The mention "millesimato" on the label guarantees that all the grapes come from the same harvest, which distinguishes these sparkling wines from multi-vintage versions where wines from different vintages are blended. The fine, persistent perlage characteristic of the long Charmat method creates elegance in the mouth, making the sparkling wine perfect for celebratory moments where you need a product that communicates care and attention to detail, positioning itself in the premium segment of the company's range.

Where is Casa Sant'Orsola located?

The historic headquarters is located in Cossano Belbo in the Piedmontese Langhe, an area recognized as an Italian winemaking heritage where centuries-old winemaking traditions have developed on calcareous-marly soils ideal for quality grape varieties. The headquarters remains on Via Statale, where the company continues to operate, maintaining a territorial roots that guarantee authenticity and ties to traditions that have shaped the history of Italian wine. The Langes offer unique soil and climate conditions with perfectly exposed hills, temperature variations that favor aromatic development and natural ventilation that maintains healthy vineyards while reducing the need for treatments.