The UNESCO Langhe territory is a mosaic of hills shaped by centuries of passion, dedication, and craftsmanship. Here, the air is filled with the scents of earth, must, and truffle: a tribute to authentic beauty and the generosity of nature that has much to tell. The Roads of Barolo wind through this dreamlike landscape, inviting visitors to explore [...]
A glass of deep ruby red, with aromas of dried rose petals, spices, and damp earth: welcome to the beating heart of Piedmontese winemaking. Here, among the gentle hills of the Langhe, the vine finds its most authentic expression—a deep bond between man and land that tells a story of generations filled with passion and tradition. This is [...]
When it comes to the finest wine varieties in Italy, Barolo red wine is known as among the most noble wines from Italy. Barolo red wine is known for its evergreen allure, charm as well as its fragrance and flavors. Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or new to the world of Italian wines, Barolo vineyards in [...]
When it comes to wine, there’s something about Barolo that makes it stand out. It’s often called the "King of Wines," and for good reason. But if you’ve ever opened a bottle of Barolo Wine in New York, California or Texas, you might’ve been taken aback by its intensity. The tannins are strong, the acidity sharp, and [...]
Winemaking is a fascinating art. Creating rich flavors in wine requires knowledge and skill. Only dedicated and experienced winemakers can produce top-quality wines by managing every detail year after year. Hard work, patience, enthusiasm, curiosity, and a keen eye for detail are crucial characteristics of the best Barolo winemakers. Piedmont region has among the best Barolo vineyards [...]
The Barolo Region When talking about Barolo around the world, the immediate impression is that of an excellent and exclusive wine. Indeed, to produce a wine that can be called Barolo, very precise regulations must be followed. This begins with using a specific grape variety, nebbiolo, and cultivating it exclusively in a defined geographical area. The result is [...]
What is the difference between Nebbiolo and Barolo? Nebbiolo is one of the indigenous grape varieties of Piedmont and represents one of the most precious treasures of the Langhe region—a land that is tough and resource-scarce but perfect for growing vines. The slopes of our hills, even the steepest ones like those of our Gramolere vineyard, can [...]
Barolo DOCG: A wine with history and territory The vine is a particularly unique plant. It thrives on soils where most other plants struggle to grow, requires years of care before yielding its first fruits, and needs constant attention to remain healthy and productive. However, the fruit of the vine, the grape, is so extraordinary that it [...]
Monforte d’Alba is an Italian municipality located in the Piedmont region, in the province of Cuneo. It is situated in the Langhe, a renowned wine area in the heart of Piedmont’s hills. It is considered one of the most picturesque villages in the area and is part of the municipalities that make up the Barolo region, famous for [...]
Monforte d’Alba is one of the eleven municipalities that make up the Barolo wine region, located in the heart of the Langhe in the province of Cuneo. This village has ancient origins, with settlements dating back to the Stone Age and Roman times. The name "Monforte" derives from the Latin "Mons fortis" ,meaning "fortified village" ,referring to [...]
The new cellar and the fifth generation With the turn of the century, work began on the new underground cellar, dug into the rock, under the Castelletto vineyards. Here, a magnificent source of water was discovered by pure chance. It has been preserved and made open to visitors. Finally, in 2012 the new tasting room [...]
The Barolo revolution between modernism and tradition The end of the 1980s marked a historic change in the world of Barolo. The most important – and thus far underrated – wine of these hills climbed the ranks thanks to the excellent scores given by American wine magazines. The producers started two schools of production and [...]
Agricultural mechanization and Gramolere Post-war Langhe was less populated, and an entire generation left the land for the city, in search of a better life. Giovanni Manzone was one of the few who decided to stay in the countryside. Driven by the desire to innovate, he bought the first Lamborghini crawler tractor, suitable for working the [...]
Surviving and looking further Ciabot del Preve turned out to be very productive. Wheat and corn were produced; oxen and hens were raised; there were also sheep that grazed in the woods covering the area. But the real treasure were the vines: independently processing and vinifying grapes in the 1950s meant exponentially increasing the value of [...]
The idea of wine: Ciabot del Preve But Giovanni had a vision. Born in 1886, he had worked as a cellarman in one of the most innovative wineries in the area, the Cantina Sociale di Monforte d’Alba, founded in the early 19th century by Monsignor Dall’Orto. After the Great War, the winery closed [...]
Castelletto the struggle of a “poor” land Giovanni was far from happy after the draw. He got the poorest plots, the most difficult to cultivate. He would have to move in carts and animals away from the village where he grew up, on steep and stony ground less suitable for wheat and corn. Giovanni and his [...]
Drawing the inheritance Stefano Manzone decided to assign the inheritance of his possessions to his sons, by organizing a draw at a family lunch. His son Giovanni Manzone obtained the Ciabot del Preve, the house and the farm of the old parish priest of Castelletto. The parcels of Castelletto were the most difficult [...]
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