Cantina Castello di Perno

The Castle of Perno overlooks the village of the same name, which since 1932 has been a hamlet of Monforte d’Alba.

Built in the medieval period by the Falletti family as a defensive stronghold, the Castle was later transformed—between the 17th and 18th centuries—into a residential estate. At the end of the 1970s, it was purchased by the publishing house Giulio Einaudi, which made it its secondary headquarters, twin to the historic site in Via Biancamano in Turin, as well as a working retreat for its writers (among them Primo Levi, to whom the small square beneath the walls of Perno has recently been dedicated).

Since 2012, the Castle has been owned by Professor Gregorio Gitti, Full Professor of Civil Law at the University of Milan and practicing lawyer in the same city. From the outset, the Gitti family’s project has been twofold: to restore the Castle to its history, both its more recent legacy as a home of culture and its older tradition of vine cultivation and winemaking.

In Castelletto, the area that gives its name to a renowned cru of the Barolo DOCG within the municipality of Monforte d’Alba, nestled between the ridgelines of Perno and Serralunga, stands the Castello di Perno Winery. Founded in 2013, it is an estate with a classical soul and a contemporary vision, where elegance represents the highest expression of its wines.

Large stainless-steel vats host the vinification process, following meticulous manual grape selection in the vineyard, allowing each vintage to be interpreted with absolute respect for the varietal identity and for what our terroir naturally offers. The Barolo-making philosophy—pursued through the use of ten-, twenty-, fifty-, and seventy-five-hectolitre Austrian Stockinger oak casks—guides the ageing of our Langhe Nebbiolo and Barolo DOCG Castelletto and Perno, true protagonists of this territory.

Quality and a distinct neoclassical style marry tradition with a constant pursuit of specific and innovative techniques, intending to craft wines of remarkable finesse and strong territorial identity—perfectly recognizable, harmonious, and impeccably balanced.

Nascetta – Langhe Nascetta DOC

Wine profile: Nascetta is an indigenous white grape from the Langhe, once nearly forgotten and now rediscovered for its expressive character and ageing potential.
Tasting notes: On the palate, it develops layers of citrus, wild herbs, acacia flower,s and a gentle mineral tension. With time, it can evolve into notes of honey, chamomile, and light hydrocarbon hints.
Style: Fresh yet structured, medium-bodied, with a long and sapid finish.

Barolo Castelletto DOCG

Wine profile: Produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Castelletto MGA of Monforte d’Alba, an area known for its elevation and cooler exposures.
Tasting notes: The wine develops aromas of sour cherry, violet, rose petals and subtle spices. With ageing, it evolves toward leather, tobacco, dried flowers and truffle.
Style: Elegant and vertical, with firm tannins and remarkable longevity.

Langhe Nebbiolo DOC

Wine profile: Often described as a “younger brother” of Barolo, Langhe Nebbiolo showcases the purity of the Nebbiolo grape with a fresher and more approachable style.
Tasting notes: Red berries, rose, violet, and gentle spice. With time, it may develop notes of dried flowers and soft balsamic nuances.
Style: Medium-bodied, smooth tannins, vibrant acidity.

Barolo DOCG

Wine profile: One of Italy’s most iconic wines, crafted from Nebbiolo grapes sourced from selected vineyard sites across the Barolo appellation.
Tasting notes: Intense aromas of rose, tar, cherry, licorice, and spices. As it evolves, it gains complexity with notes of leather, underbrush, tobacco and truffle.
Style: Structured, noble tannins, long ageing potential.

Nizza DOCG

Wine profile: A premium expression of Barbera from the Nizza Monferrato area, produced under strict quality regulations.
Tasting notes: Ripe plum, black cherry, vanilla and sweet spices. Ageing contributes notes of cocoa, balsamic hints and refined oak integration.
Style: Rich, full-bodied, silky acidity, long and warm finish.

Barbera d’Asti DOCG

Wine profile: A classic interpretation of Barbera, celebrated for its freshness and expressive fruit.
Tasting notes: Juicy red and black fruit, violets, and a touch of spice. The wine evolves into soft balsamic notes and gentle earthy tones with time.
Style: Vibrant acidity, medium to full body, smooth texture.

Dolcetto d’Alba DOC

Wine profile: A traditional Piedmontese variety known for its immediate drinkability and generous fruit.
Tasting notes: Blackberry, blueberry, black cherry, and almond. It may develop light, earthy, or spicy notes over time.
Style: Soft tannins, moderate acidity, round and pleasant palate.

Alta Langa DOCG – Dosaggio Zero

Wine profile: Traditional-method sparkling wine from high-altitude vineyards in Piedmont, bottle-fermented and aged on the lees.
Tasting notes: Crisp citrus, green apple, white flowers and bread crust. With ageing, brioche, pastry cream and mineral notes emerge.
Style: Dry and precise, with fine perlage, tension and elegance.

Barolo Perno Riserva DOCG

Wine profile: A long-aged Barolo originating from the renowned Perno area of Monforte d’Alba. Extended maturation enhances depth, finesse and complexity.
Tasting notes: Layers of cherry, dried rose, leather, tobacco and forest floor. Over time, it develops truffle, dried herbs and delicate balsamic notes.
Style: Powerful yet refined, structured tannins, exceptional ageing capacity.