Cantina alla Maggia & Terreni alla Maggia

Falling in love with nature

The Ticino winery Cantina alla Maggia was born from the roots of the Terreni alla Maggia farm, founded in 1930.

On 11.5 hectares of vineyards, Cantina alla Maggia produces a representative selection of wines. It ranges from Merlot to Bondola, a native Ticino grape variety, to flagship wines that mature in barrels. Products also include three types of grappa, an excellent yuzu gin and a whiskey.A pioneer of rice cultivation in Switzerland, Terreni alla Maggia is the farm that impresses with the innovation and high quality of its products. In addition to rice for risotto of the "Loto" variety, three different varieties of corn for polenta and durum wheat are produced for the only pasta made from 100 percent Ticino raw materials.

All products are sold in the Ascona store, the Enoteca Alimentare, where tours, tastings and events are also organized.

Cantina alla Maggia & Terreni alla Maggia

Via Muraccio 111

6612 Ascona

Locarnese

cantinaallamaggia.ch

T. +41 91 792 33 11

info@cantinaallamaggia.ch

FOOD WINE SHOP OPENING HOURS:

April-October: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Nov-March: Tue-Fri 09:30-12:00/13:30-17:30, Sun-Mon closed

VISITS AND TASTINGS:
All year round by appointment

A visit to the Cantina alla Maggia winery and Terreni alla Maggia farm is always a good idea. Fruits, corn for polenta, wheat pasta, and of course wine and spirits have been going strong here for years; there have been numerous awards in recent years.

Whether Merlot, Kerner or Bondola - some of our vines have been harvested beautifully for 90 years.

Ascona Riserva
Merlot Ticino DOC Barrique

Grape variety
Merlot 100% selection

Vinification
Manual harvesting with high sugar content 100oe grapes at the end of September, traditional vinification with long maceration on the skins (3 weeks) in stainless steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation and ageing in new French oak barriques for 24 months.
Alcohol content
13.5°
Serving temperature
18-20° C
Recommended ageing
10-15 years after harvest
Awards
3rd place at the Merlot Trophy in Falstaff 2022
Deep ruby red colour with violet reflections. Intense and complex bouquet, in which the fruity notes of small red fruits, cherries and jam well fused with spicy notes of vanilla, cocoa and roasted fruit excel Fine and elegant flavour, spicy notes well fused with the fruity hints, ripe tannins, enveloping and warm with good persistence and balanced.
Fine Italian and French cuisine

Melodia
Ticino DOC Rosso

Grape variety
Merlot/Cabernet-Sauvignon/Cabernet-Franc
Vinification
manual harvesting of the grapes in the third week of September, separate vinification of the individual grape varieties with lengthy maceration on the marc in stainless steel tanks, followed by ageing of the blend for 12 months in second and third passage French oak barriques
Alcohol content
13°
Serving Temperature
18° C
Recommended ageing
5 years after harvest
Bright, lively red colour with ruby highlights. Aroma of jam and berries, herbaceous hints and spicy notes with nuances of liquorice and black pepper. Good structure on the palate with fruity hints, elegant and soft tannins, good persistence and length.
Traditional Swiss, Asian cuisine

Kerner
Ticino DOC Kerner

Grape variety
Kerner 100%

Vinification
Manual harvest with high alcohol content, destemming and immediate separation of the must from the marc, followed by temperature-controlled fermentation in steel barrels
Alcohol content
12°
Serving temperature
12° C
Recommended ageing
2 years after harvest
Straw yellow colour with greenish hues. On the nose, strong fruity notes: white peach, citrus fruit and lemon jam. Light notes of green apple. In the mouth it is elegant and harmonious, typical on the palate with good aromatic intensity.
Aperitifs, starters, asparagus, fish, poultry, mature cheeses

Barbarossa Reserve

Merlot Ticino DOC Riserva

Varietal
Merlot 100%

Vinification
Manual harvesting of grapes between the second and third week of September. Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks and truncated wooden vats.
Alcohol content
13°
Serving temperature
18-20° C
Recommended aging
2024-2028
Garnet red of medium intensity with bright ruby hues.
Slightly wilted floral. Fruity notes of blueberry and wild blackberry. Slight boisee and pleasant fumee note.
A very versatile wine in pairings, ranging from the classic Ticino board of sliced meats and semi-mature cheeses. Perfect for succulent cheeseburgers and pastas with beef ragu.

Visits and Tastings

The visit provides an up-close and authentic experience of farming. Walk by the fields, picturesque vineyards and discover the wineries. During a tasting you will learn in detail about the production and taste the specialties. There are different types of tasting: you can book the tasting either with or without a snack. Premium tasting with finger food

TOUR OF WINERIES WITH TASTING

Length of visit/tasting: about 2 hours
Conditions: minimum of 10 up to a maximum of 20 participants
Period: upon request, year-round
Price per person: CHF 38.00 depending on the desired snack
Languages spoken: I/D/F/E
Accessibility: the wine shop is wheelchair accessible.