Cascina Amalia in Monforte d’Alba was for generations a traditional family farm and vineyard dedicated to the cultivation of Barbera and Dolcetto. In 2003 the Boffa family bought the property and added new vineyards in Barolo Bussia and Le Coste. Paolo Boffa runs the vineyards and cellar. His parents Maria and Gigi manage other aspects of the business, which includes a bed and breakfast. Cascina Amalia owns 35 acres and produces 60,000 bottles annually. The estate produces Barolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Langhe Nebbiolo and the white wine Langhe Rossese Bianco, made from the Rossese Bianco grape. The grape has a long history in Monforte d’Alba, and since 2011 it has had its own DOC appellation. The grape gets its name from the fact that it is a white-skinned grape with a slight red tinge. Though now rarely produced, in the 16th century Rossese Bianco wines were considered among the best in northern Italy. The grape is also grown in Liguria.