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Cascina Adelaide
(Winery in Barolo)

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Provides 3 wine tastings and winery visit from €50.00
Cascina Adelaide is an underground cellar nestled at the convergence of two slopes, bordered by a small stream and concealed beneath a heavy glass blanket. As you approach, the glass rises, offering a glimpse into the winemaking process where grapes undergo fermentation and transformation into wine. Cascina Adelaide was born from a dream—Amabile Drocco's dream. In 1999, at the age of 57, he left the mechanical company he had founded in Alba to his two sons and dedicated himself to his greatest passion: winemaking. The estate is a tribute to his father, a farmer of a bygone era, symbolizing a return to the land and continuity with family traditions. It is an act of love and respect for the Langhe region. In January 2021, Amabile’s granddaughter, Chiara, who had just completed her engineering degree, joined the company. Now head of Cascina Adelaide, Chiara has inherited her grandfather’s deep love for the Langhe and its fruits. Under her guidance, the
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Bric Cenciurio
(Winery in Barolo)

The name of our company comes from an ancient vineyard, located in a historic place in Roero, called Bric Cenciurio. Starting from here, in 1990 Franco Pittatore and his brother-in-law Carlo Sacchetto decided to merge their properties in Barolo and Roero, to give life to their dream: producing traditional high-quality wines. A dream, but also a solid project, carried out today by Franco's sons, Alessandro and Alberto, in their estate vineyards in Barolo, Novello, Castellinaldo, and Magliano Alfieri. Their commitment to keeping alive the good agricultural practices learned from their ancestors, further improved by their oenological studies and continuous research, translates into good practices aimed to safeguard the natural cycles of the land. Strictly manual labor, carried out with the same care and attention in each vineyard, a part of the land set aside to natural forest, thus renouncing to increase the production in favor of maintaining great biodiversity and an ideal microclimate, are the concrete signs of a commitment that continues in the cellar, with the maximum respect for the grapes and their natural times.

More information on Barolo

When researching the destination for your next wine tasting, you should consider Barolo, probably one of the most characteristic villages in the Langhe area. Its history dates back to 1250, when the Falettis, a wealthy noble family, bought this area from the Municipality of Alba. In Barolo, you will be able to dive into the secular winemaking tradition that characterizes the Langhe area and visit some of Piedmont's historical wineries.

A visit to Piedmont wouldn't be complete without a wine tasting of Barolo DOCG. Barolo is known as the King of wines thanks to its high quality, but it is also known as the wine of the Kings, as its history has a tight link with the history of Italy's royal House of Savoy. Barolo DOCG is aged for a minimum of 38 months, of which 18 in oak barrels, and Barolo Riserva DOCG is aged for a minimum of 62 months, of which 18 in wood. Besides the municipality of Barolo, its territory includes Serralunga d'Alba, Castiglione Falletto and partly Monforte d'Alba, Novello, La Morra, Verduno, Grinzane Cavour, Diano d'Alba, Cherasco and Roddi.

Which food to taste in Barolo?

The full body and character of Barolo wines make them suitable for pairing with aged cheeses, meat and truffle, all ingredients that can be found in the area's traditional cuisine. Between a winery visit and a wine tasting, we recommend tasting some of Barolo's typical dishes, such as brasato al Barolo, risotto al Barolo, Vitello Tonnato, Agnolotti, Fassona meat, Tajarin with truffle.

Which wines to taste in Barolo?

During your wine tastings in Barolo, you will come across the most important native vine variety of Piedmont, Nebbiolo. Barolo wines are made using this single variety, praised for its organoleptic properties, aromatic complexity and longevity. Nebbiolo is also a complicated vine to grow, as it requires more space than other varieties and a continuous thinning and topping operation during the summer months.

Which is the best season to visit Barolo?

The most popular season to plan a trip, weekend, or even just a wine tasting in Barolo is autumn, when you can enjoy Piedmont's typical dishes with a glass of full-bodied Barolo and sit and admire the warm autumn colors of the landscape. This is also when the grapes are harvested and Alba's prestigious white truffle is in season.

What things to do in Barolo?

While in Barolo, don't limit yourself to discovering its winemaking traditions during the many wine tastings and winery visits you'll experience. Some of the area's highlights to visit include: the Wine Museum in Barolo's castle, Grinzane Cavour's castle, Barbaresco, Monforte d'Alba, La Morra.