Cascina Adelaide

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

Cascina Adelaide was founded in 2000 at the foot of the medieval castle of Barolo and boasts 12 hectares of wonderful vineyards, of which 10 are exclusively of Nebbiolo da Barolo with eight historical "cru" in 5 different towns in the area of Barolo. The remaining 2 hectares are planted with traditional varieties such as Barbera, Langhe Nebbiolo, Dolcetto di Diano D'Alba, and Nascetta (the estate's only white grape variety, autochthonous and ancient in the area of Novello).