The Most Famous Wine Cellars of the Langhe Find Out Which Ones to Visit in 2023

One of the best experiences to get to know a territory in depth is undoubtedly that of a visit to a wine cellar: in it, in fact, you find a fascinating world in which it is wonderful to immerse oneself not only to listen to the different voices that are part of it but also to learn about its history.

The nobility of wine is just that: is never a detached, abstract object that can be judged by drinking a glass, or two or three, of a bottle that comes from a place where we have never been.

Mario Soldati

The Langhe, in Piedmont, are one of the most renowned wine regions in the world and are endowed with a landscape over which hectares and hectares of vine rows stand out, and there are numerous wine cellars to visit in the region, each with its own peculiarity.

Here are the four most famous ones to visit.

Ceretto Winery

The Ceretto winery, one of the most famous in the Langhe, was founded in 1936 by Riccardo Ceretto. The famous ‘Acino’ grape, an architectural masterpiece with a futuristic aftertaste, stands out on their estate and already offers a first taste of their philosophy.

The winery has pioneered the use of sustainable and organic viticulture techniques and produces some of the best wines in the region.

A visit to the winery includes a tasting of their fine wines, including Barolo, Barbaresco, Dolcetto and Moscato d’Asti. The winery also offers a culinary experience, with traditional Piedmontese dishes accompanied by a selection of wines.

For those who love contamination.

Coppo Winery

Coppo Winery is a world-renowned winery located in the town of Canelli, in the Asti area, and was one of the first in Italy to bottle wine under its own brand name.

Founded in 1892, the winery covers 27 hectares of vineyards and its main nucleus is in Monferrato.

Its peculiarity, however, is hidden inside: in its basements there are, a series of ancient tunnels dug by hand into the tuff, called “infernot,” which are so striking that they became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014 and have allowed the wine to be perfectly preserved.

For those who never cease to be amazed.

Marchesi di Barolo Winery

The Marchesi di Barolo winery is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the region, founded in 1807 by the Marchesi Falletti family. Located in the heart of the area’s flagship wine, for six generations the company has produced some of the Langhe’s most celebrated wines, including Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera d’Alba and Dolcetto.

The visit includes a tasting of their wines and a tour of the historic underground cellars, where the wines are aged in oak barrels.

Here you can still admire the five barrels of the Marchesa Giulia Falletti Colbert and the collection of rare bottles of Barolo Riserva from the late 19th century.

For those who love tradition.

Poderi Luigi Einaudi

Poderi Luigi Einaudi is a farm founded in 1897 by the President of the Italian Republic, Luigi Einaudi, in the heart of the Langhe, in Dogliani.

The company started out as a wine estate, but in the following years has expanded to become a full-fledged farm, also growing cereals, hazelnuts and other crops, comprising 13 farms of around 70 hectares.

In 1998, Poderi Luigi Einaudi obtained ‘Organic Farm‘ certification for the production of wine, olives and hazelnuts.

Today, Poderi Luigi Einaudi is run by the fourth generation of the Einaudi family and produces a wide range of wines, including the famous Barolo, but also Barbera, Langhe Nebbiolo and other white wines such as Roero Arneis.

For those who live history with an eye to the future.

L’Astemia Pentita

Curiously evocative in name, the winery was founded in 2007 by Sandra Vezza, the ‘repentant teetotaler‘ herself.

The company’s architecture is characterized externally by two large stacked blocks reproducing two wine crates and surrounded by the rows of vines of its production.

Not only externally but also internally it is capable of impressing: large multicoloured murals, Gufram design pieces like an unconventional pop dream combined with the quality of the wines with original labels for whites and reds such as Barbera, Nebbiolo, Nascetta and Dolcetto.

The company is committed to environmental sustainability and uses organic and biodynamic farming techniques to cultivate its vineyards. It is also dedicated to the preservation and recovery of native grape varieties in the area.

For those who love contemporary art.

Not Just Big Names

However, there are not only well-known companies such as those listed: it is also extremely enriching to visit small local producers who will give you a welcome that is perhaps less ‘prestigious’, but certainly more familiar and genuine. Here are some suggestions!

• Cascina Fonda

  Cascina Fonda è un’azienda a conduzione familiare gestita dai fratelli Massimo e Marco Barbero. La produzione è incentrata sulla produzione di vini aromatici ricavati dallle uve Moscato. In azienda è possibile svolgere visita, degustazione ed acquistare direttamente dal produttore

  The Cascina Fonda company can be reached by taking the scenic roads that lead to Via Spessa, in the Bricco di Neive district, where the winery is located.

  In Piedmontese dialect, the word bricco, brìc, indicates the top of a hill, the highest point, where altitude and exposure are crucial for obtaining quality wines.

  This is the case of the winery run by brothers Marco and Massimo Barbero which, since 1963, has focused on Moscato wines, a product linked to conviviality and relaxation, a pleasant companion for moments of celebration.

  This wine is typical of the Piedmontese winemaking tradition, partly based on aromatic white wines and low in alcohol.

  Today the company presents itself as a modern reality that has been able to keep the Langhe spirit alive; a spirit sought by wine tourists and enthusiasts looking for sincere experiences in the Winery.

  The historic centre of Neive, included in the list of the most beautiful villages in Italy, still retains its medieval layout and is one of the most visited and appreciated UNESCO Langhe villages.

  Photo credits: Francesca Mo

  You can read more about Cascina Fonda here.

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• Cascina Sòt

  Along the road that leads from Barolo to Monforte, you’ll find Cascina Sòt, a family-run company that produces typical Langa wines. Discover tradition and modernity during your visit to the Winery, along with guided tastings

  Cascina Sòt is the name of this ancient Langa farmhouse, which according to some sources dates back to over 400 years ago.

  Finely restored, with an elegant tasting room, it is now home to the Winery that bears the same name, run by the Sanso family.

  Maurizio, the young owner, assisted by his parents Silvana and Leonardo and by his sister Lorena, will welcome you to the company, for a visit and a guided tasting session.

  The vineyards

  The vineyards are located amongst the Farmstead’s adjacent lands, between the hills of Bricco San Pietro and San Giovanni, with a variable exposure ranging from South/South-West and South/South-East. The soil is clayey-calcareous.

  Respect for the vineyard and the environment is reflected in the targeted use of pesticides and grassing between and under the rows.

  You can read more about Cascina Sòt here.

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  1. Cascina Sòt – Wine-tasting room

  Cascina Sòt – Wine-tasting room

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  Cascina Sòt – La famiglia

• Fabrizio Battaglino

  Fabrizio is a small Roero winemaker who, together with his family, follows the entire production cycle: from the vineyard to the finished product.

  Fabrizio’s company is small, but great for goals and ambitions.

  The vineyard area has 5 hectares of vineyards, which allow family management and, above all, attention to the smallest details of the entire production cycle.

  In the vineyard nature grows lively and luxuriant: Fabrizio does not use herbicides and undertakes to keep chemical treatments to a minimum.

  Always with a view to respecting the environment, the winery is powered by green and clean energy, thanks to solar panels that eliminate the need to use gas.

  Every year about 25,000 bottles are produced, all vinified with healthy grapes and with great care, from fermentation to bottling.

  You can read more about Fabrizio Battaglino here.

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  1. The barrel room

  Fabrizio uses only barriques to age his wines.

  2. Vigna Colla

  During the visit you’ll be able to walk in the vineyards

  3. The entrance

  It is here that Fabrizio will welcome you with a smile.

• Cascina Bauci

  Cascina Bauci is located in the hills of La Morra and is run by Emanuele Buganza and Marta Indra Di Giulio. Here wine production, art, Mindfulness and wellness experiences are blended, creating a unique and regenerating environment.

  Cascina Bauci is a unique and evocative place nestled in the hills of the Langhe, in La Morra. More than just a winery, it is a center dedicated to artistic production, Mindfulness and experiential wellness.

  Here, traditional tastings are transformed into immersive and rejuvenating experiences, offering a journey of reconnection with nature and with oneself. In addition to wine, Cascina Bauci offers meditative paths, creative workshops, holistic activities and moments of conviviality between art and food.

  The project is the result of a meeting between Emanuele Buganza, a born winemaker, actor and puppeteer for RAI and international productions, and Marta Indra Di Giulio, Mindfulness teacher, social and community theater expert, taster and performer.

  Together, we manage unconventional art spaces with performance art, theater and visual art activities.

  Art and nature in continuous dialogue

  Cascina Bauci is also an art residency that welcomes selected artists.

  Names such as Matteo Raciti, Bruno Geda, Tonichina, Irene Von Dorigotti and Lorenzo Gianmario Galli have contributed to the creation of works that enrich the farmhouse, experimenting with different techniques and materials, but always with a common thread: the profound bond between human beings and nature.

  Prominent among these installations is Matteo Raciti‘s Oltrecielo, a work that visitors can walk through and experience firsthand, becoming an integral part of the space that houses it.

  You can read more about Cascina Bauci here.

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  1. Emanuele Buganza and Marta Indra di Giulio

  Marta and Emanuele take care of hospitality and tastings together.

  2. Emanuele and Marta

  They welcome you with a smile and give you a memorable experience.

  3. The access portal to Cascina Bauci

  Oltrecielo is a site-specific installation created by Matteo Raciti that seems to mirror Calvino’s description of Bauci, a flying, dreaming city, eternally floating in the clouds.