Barolo

Barolo not only gives birth to the homonymous and precious wine, but also the medieval village that is a kind of capital for the territory

If Alba is the nerve center of the Langhe, a bit for the size of the city and a bit for the importance of white truffles, Barolo is the second pole of attraction, around which, the surrounding hills, there are other beautiful and important medieval villages such as La Morra, Serralunga, Castiglione Falletto, Roddi.

The territory of Barolo is a land rich in history: a history tied to the great monuments, the wrinkles that mark the faces of the elderly who still work the land and rolling hills that surround the village like a cradle. And the Castle of Barolo collects and amplifies this legacy.

The Falletti Castle (or Castle Hall) Barolo is located in the town center, the perfect place from which you can enjoy a beautiful landscape, with views toward the low Langa. Over the years the Castle Falletti was restored in an extensive and in September 2010 it was opened to the public WiMu (Wine Museum), the most innovative wine museum in Italy. The castle cellars, as well exquisitely restored, are also home to the Enoteca Regionale del Barolo.

The Wine Museum and the EnotecaRegionale del Barolo consolidate the link between history, culture and traditions. The prestigious EnotecaRegionale del Barolo represents the eleven municipalities in the origin area of Barolo. Here we are held all the secrets related to the production of one of the most popular wines in the world and you can retrace the history and achievements.

Barolo is a wine famous since the last century, when as much as 320 wagons loaded with Barolo came from the cellars of the Marchioness Colbert to impress King Carlo Alberto and his Court. And sincethenithasseen a growingglory.