Renata Bonacina

At a Glance - Role: winemaker and owner. - Cellar: in charge of the cellar at Dacapo. - Signature work: Vigna dacapo Nizza DOCG 2017. - Vineyard approach: “My vineyards are cultivated in a natural way, without fertilizer and forced growing, with low yield per hectare, thus protecting the fruit of nature picked up in the harvest.”

Signature

At Dacapo Ca ed Balos in Agliano Terme, the cellar is kept close to hand. Renata Bonacina took over DACAPO in May 2017, a winery based in Monferrato, and the work reads as direct custodianship rather than distance: making and care sit with the same person, in the same place. That arrangement matters in wine, where cellar decisions set the frame for what the vineyard has already given. The wines carry the names of the region rather than a single style note: Nizza DOCG, Vigna dacapo Nizza DOCG 2017, Barbera d'Asti, Grignolino d'Asti, and Ruche' di Castagnole Monferrato. Together, they point to a cellar attentive to structure, freshness, and fruit as it comes from the land. The range is specific, but the through-line is clear: the work is tied to place first. In the vineyard, the method is set against excess. Renata Bonacina says her vineyards are cultivated in a natural way, without fertilizer and forced growing, with low yield per hectare. The aim is to protect “the fruit of nature picked up in the harvest,” and that phrasing gets to the point: the vines are managed to preserve what the season offers, not to force more from it. For an artisan, that is a question of restraint and of trust in the raw material. The cellar follows the same logic. With Renata Bonacina in charge of the cellar at Dacapo, the making stays aligned with the vineyard rather than correcting it. The result is a house style built from attention: careful handling, measured decisions, and a consistent link back to Monferrato. Her stated goal is commercial, but it also describes a craft standard. “My main desire is to deliver value to our customers, wrapping them in a unique tasting experience satisfying the most demanding palates.” In trade terms, that is about clarity at the table and accountability in the bottle.

In Their Words “My vineyards are cultivated in a natural way, without fertilizer and forced growing, with low yield per hectare, thus protecting the fruit of nature picked up in the harvest.” “My main desire is to deliver value to our customers, wrapping them in a unique tasting experience satisfying the most demanding palates.”

FAQ Who is Renata Bonacina? She is a winemaker-owner associated with Dacapo Ca ed Balos winery. What is Renata Bonacina known for? She is known for cellar-led winemaking and Vigna dacapo Nizza DOCG 2017. Where does Renata Bonacina work? She works at Dacapo in Agliano Terme.