Barale Fratelli

Cantina e Vini

The Azienda Agricola Barale traces its roots all the way back to 1870 when Barolo wine had just appeared on the scene in the Langhe, promoted by the Marchesi Falletti and Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour. Francesco Barale, great-grandfather of the current owner, was among the pioneers in the production of this blessed wine. Today Sergio Barale and daughters Eleonora and Gloria carry on the centuries old family tradition. The nineteenth-century manor house in the historic center of Barolo is the administrative and commercial headquarters of the company. Nearby are the historic underground cellars, where new technologies have been introduced in accordance with traditional rules. The vinification and aging processes adopted are aimed at producing balanced wines in which the characteristics of the grape variety and region of origin prevail.

The vineyards are the inexhaustible source of the quality found in Barale wines. Over the course of the company’s long history we have selected about 20 hectares, seeking out excellence for every wine produced.All the vineyards have been planted by choosing the most suitable sites to the needs of the various varieties and respecting the geological morphology of the hills. The optimal vineyard positions lend a strong territorial identity to the wines we produce. Barolo is expressed in an elegant and ethereal way thanks to historic vineyards in the towns of Barolo, Castellero and Cannubi, while in the Bussia area in Monforte d’Alba more structure develops. Spontaneous undergrowth of the rows, fertilizing with natural manure, manual weeding, and the exclusive use of copper and sulfur treatment products, are just some of the vineyard management practices carried out in order to safeguard the indigenous flora and fauna and keep the soil naturally fertile.”