Agricola Marrone
Business Hours
Closing Day
Holidays
Easter Monday
August 15
The peasant origins of the Marrone family are originally to be located in Cascina Carlot, in the Madonna di Como hamlet, in the municipality of Alba.
Today the business is based in La Morra, to be precise in the Annunziata hamlet, among the UNESCO hills, places known all over the world and capable of offering breathtaking views and food and wine excellence.
Common glimpses in the collective imagination
The road to the winery offers the panoramic views that are most frequently chosen to represent this territory.
From here, in a few minutes you can reach the villages of La Morra, Barolo, Verduno and Alba, the capital of the White Truffle.
The reception is carried out directly by the owners: father Gian Piero, mother Giovanna and the three daughters Denise, Serena and Valentina.
Parking is available both adjacent to the company and not far away in the church square.
The guest is guided in the tour of the cellar and in the discovery of the numerous wines of the production with the possibility of carrying out special experiences such as cooking classes, dinner in the aging room and viticulture lessons.
Marrone’s wines are aged in cellars located in the Annunziata district of La Morra
The hills of the Unesco Langhe and the centuries-old Cedar of Lebanon, one of the most admired and photographed spots
This is how the Marrone farm presents itself to the tourist who arrives there
A story that
begins in 1957
in La Morra
For over a century, four generations of passion, tenacity and hard work. A history of tradition with an eye always looking to the future.
Marrone Pietro was born in 1887 into a family that already produced wine grapes.
In 1910, with the approval of his father Edoardo, Pietro began to cultivate some vineyards according to revolutionary techniques for the time: reduced production to raise the quality and the choice to eliminate the sowing of wheat between the rows.
These decisions are winning: the grapes are the most beautiful in the country and in a short time all the vineyards are converted to a modern vineyard.
The second generation sees Carlo, born in 1924, with his brothers Paolo and Michele and his sister Mariuccia engaged in the company's efforts.
A difficult period due to the outbreak of the Second World War which distanced Carlo from the vineyards and from his family.
With the end of the world conflict, the enthusiasm of the recovery is rewarded by the growth of the company both in quantity and quality.
The farmhouse becomes more and more beautiful, so much so that in the town they begin to call it Cascina Carlot, Carlo's farmhouse.
With the third generation, represented by the current owner Gian Piero Marrone, the time is ripe to make himself known to the world and to plant the native white vines: Arneis, Favorita, Moscato, to be added to those of Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo and Nebbiolo for Barbaresco and Barolo.
Finally, Valentina, Serena and Denise, daughters of Gian Piero and Giovanna, represent the fourth generation, holding specific roles in the company.
Assisted by Marco, Serena's husband, they ambitiously lead the company towards new goals, looking to the future, but without forgetting the tradition and teachings handed down by their ancestors.
The Wines
A family of passionate wine producers to offer you the wine excellences of the Langhe
The company offers 19 labels and the wines are derived from the best known Piedmontese vines: Arneis, Chardonnay, Favorita, Moscato, Barbera, Dolcetto and Nebbiolo.
Barolo DOCG
Among the numerous labels for tasting, Barolo DOCG is the pride of the winery.
Produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, this vine is delicate and difficult to grow: its slow maturation which often lasts until November means that it is often harvested in the autumn mists.
A vine that bears in its name the idea of nebula, the autumn frost that settles on the dark berries, making them almost blurred.
The Pichemej version represents the spearhead of production by harvesting the best grapes from the best vineyards.
A red with a perfect balance to be tasted immediately or left to age to be shared over time as a meditation wine with friends.
An austere and important product that is well suited to the most important dishes of the Piedmontese tradition.
Langhe DOC Arneis Tre Fie
Among the whites, the Langhe DOC Arneis Tre Fie, three daughters, in Piedmontese dialect is a clear reference to Denise, Serena and Valentina.
It is obtained from the processing of Arneis grapes, a typically Piedmontese vine rediscovered in the 70s.
It stands out as a versatile wine, excellent throughout the meal, excellent with aperitif and unmissable with dishes based on white meats and fish.
Produced Wines
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The taste has a slight acidity that makes it perfect for aperitifs, as a companion to appetizers and light dishes
Valentina Marrone
Valentina, Serena and Denise Marrone, three sisters all involved in the company
Visits & Tastings
In the winery, everything is studied in detail to put wine and the landscape at the center of attention
Visitors are welcomed by the owners and led to discover the vineyards and production, in an environment that preserves the essence of the most authentic Langhetta culture.
The choice of construction materials of the Cellar, the architecture of the interiors, the raised glass boxes with exposed barrels, allow for an immersive 360 ° experience.
Visit
It begins with notes relating to the history of the winery and the family and a passage on the panoramic terrace.
The view over the hills is unique at any time of the year, especially in autumn. From here you can see 11 castles, the profiles of the surrounding countries and the nearby Libano’s Cedar.
The visit continues in the aging rooms, in an alternation of oak barrels, barriques and steel.
You can choose between different types of visit
All types of menus include a visit to the Annunziata winery in La Morra, in the heart of the fine Barolo production area, which can take place before or after lunch.
The types of tasting
- 3 wines of your choice, excluding Barolo and Barbaresco → 15€
- 5 wines of your choice, including Barolo or Barbaresco → 25€
- 4 top wines: Langhe DOC Servaj, Barolo DOCG PIchemej, Barolo DOCG Bussia → 35€
To calm your appetite
- Appetiser platter → 12€ per person
- Appetiser platter extra large → 12€ per person
- Classic charcuterie or cheese platters → 12€ per person
- Chic sandwiches, 3 sandwiches from special flours filled with delicious fillings paired with 3 wines → 27€
Complete menus
The combination with dishes prepared in the kitchen is the ideal opportunity to spend a little more time in the company of the producer and to appreciate the wines at their best.
Complete menus paired with the wines of the production are therefore available:
- fanciful menu: 3 starters + dessert → 27€
- gluttonous menu: 3 starters + first or second course + dessert → 39€
- delicious menu 3 starters + main course + dessert → 49€
To which should be added
tasting of 3 wines (Barolo DOCG excluded) → 15€
tasting of 5 wines Barolo DOCG included → 25€
tasting of 4 top wines → 35€
Dinner with a view
From 25 April 2024, when the cellar doors are closed, a new experience begins: cellar meets kitchen.
A la carte menus and refined dishes to match the wines of the production in a cosy, relaxed and sophisticated ambience.
Two time slots for visiting the cellar: 7.15 p.m. and 7.45 p.m., or direct access to the restaurant for dinner from 8 p.m.
Dishes are prepared by skilled hands
The dishes of the Langhe tradition to be tasted in combination with the wines are prepared by mother Giovanna with the precious help of the chef Paolo Garabello.
It is possible to book gluten-free products for a tasting suitable for celiacs and take advantage of evening openings for special events or groups of more than 15 people.
The kitchen is available from 11:30 to 14:00.
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Discovering the family philosophy: tradition, respect for nature, cultivation of native vines, adoption of cultural techniques attentive to the territory
The dishes of the Langhe tradition to taste in combination with the wines are prepared by mother Giovanna assisted by chef Paolo Garabello
An immersive experience between oak barrels and barriques, and between curiosities and anecdotes about the production and the Marrone family
Other experiences
The Marrone family offers alternative experiences that go beyond the classic tasting and guided tour
To allow guests to get to know the territory in depth, the Marrone family has thought of proposals aimed at transmitting knowledge and culture of the territory.
The cooking lessons
The cooking classes were therefore born, or half-day cooking classes, during which mother Giovanna and chef Paolo Garabello offer guests the opportunity to learn the most typical recipes of the area.
Viticulture lessons
It is also possible to organize a visit to the old family farmhouse located in Madonna di Como, a small hamlet of Alba, where the largest extension of the vineyards is located.
An experience in the field that allows, while having fun, to participate in a viticulture lesson, discovering plantings, farming systems, work in the vineyard and ending with a tasting in the cellar.
Guided tastings and insights
Amateurs and enthusiasts can participate in real in-depth lessons on the various grape varieties, on specific wines of the production or verticals of different vintages of the same wine, depending on availability.
The management of the vineyard
Gian Piero belongs to the third generation of producers in the Marrone family
A fun and educational experience to learn about local dishes and their pairings
At the vineyards adjacent to the ancient Cascina in Madonna di Como it is possible to deepen the more technical aspects related to production under the guidance of a viticulture expert
Prices & Services
Each course is made with artisanal processing methods and with zero kilometer products
The types of tastings
- 3 wines of your choice, excluding Barolo and Barbaresco → 15€
- 5 wines of your choice, including Barolo or Barbaresco → 25€
- 4 top wines: Langhe DOC Servaj, Barolo DOCG PIchemej, Barolo DOCG Bussia → 35€
To calm your appetite
- Appetiser platter → 12€ per person
- Classic charcuterie or cheese platters → 12€ per person
- Chic sandwiches, 3 sandwiches from special flours filled with delicious fillings paired with 3 wines → 27€
Complete menus
- fanciful menu: 3 starters + dessert → 27€
- gluttonous menu: 3 starters + first or second course + dessert → 39€
- delicious menu 3 starters + main course + dessert → 49€
To which should be added
tasting of 3 wines (Barolo DOCG excluded) → 15€
tasting of 5 wines Barolo DOCG included → 25€
tasting of 4 top wines → 35€
Services
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Business Hours
Closing Day
Holidays
Easter Monday
August 15