Wandering in Langa

The most famous wineries in the Langhe Find out which ones to visit in 2025

May 19, 2025
Anna Sacchetto

The nobility of wine is precisely this: that it 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

Le Langhe sono una terra di colline dorate e vigneti che raccontano secoli di storia vinicola. Un tour in cantina è il modo ideale per comprendere a fondo questo territorio: non si tratta soltanto di assaggiare un calice di Barolo o Barbaresco, ma di immergersi nelle tradizioni, nei segreti e nelle storie di chi lavora la vite con passione.

In questa guida scoprirai le cantine più celebri da visitare nelle Langhe, perfette per un itinerario enoturistico indimenticabile, tra degustazioni di eccellenza e panorami unici.

The most famous wineries to visit

If you’re looking for the best wineries in the Langhe to visit, you’ve come to the right place. From large, historic wineries to family-owned properties, each stop will offer you a personalized experience: tastings of fine wines, visits to the most renowned crus and breathtaking views of the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato landscape.

Whether you are a wine connoisseur or an enthusiast looking for a first taste, you will find valuable insights to enrich your wine tour.

Ceretto Winery: futurist design and organic farming

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

The Grape - Ceretto Winery

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.

The winery tour includes:

  • Tasting of Barolo, Barbaresco, Dolcetto and Moscato d’Asti.
  • Tour between tanks and barrels, with insights into sustainable viticulture techniques and organic practices.
  • Culinary experience, featuring typical Piedmontese dishes paired with homemade wines.

Coppo wineries in Canelli: the “infernot” UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Cantine Coppo 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 core is in Monferrato.

Its uniqueness, however, is hidden inside: in its basement there are, in fact, 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 wonder

Here you will be able to:

  • Discover 27 hectares of vineyards dedicated to Nebbiolo, Barbera and Moscato.
  • Visit the striking tunnels carved into the tuff-the famous “infernot”-recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014.
  • Taste classic method sparkling and still wines in a unique setting shaped by hundreds of years of winemaking tradition.

Marchesi di Barolo winery: six generations of history

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 iconic wine, for six generations the winery 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 to the historic underground cellars, where the wines are aged in oak barrels.

Marchesi di Barolo Winery

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

For those who love tradition.

Highlights of the visit:

  • Tasting of the most famous crus: Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera d’Alba and Dolcetto.
  • Tour the underground cellars where the historic barrels rest: the five large barrels made for Marchesa Giulia Falletti Colbert and a collection of vintage Barolo Riserva.
  • A privileged look at the centuries-old tradition that has made Langhe’s iconic wine famous.

Luigi Einaudi Estates

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 farm began as a wine estate, but in later years it expanded to become a full-fledged farm, also growing grains, hazelnuts and other crops counting 13 farms of about 70 hectares.

Luigi Einaudi Winery

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.

During the visit you will be able to:

  • Understand the path to organic certification obtained in 1998.
  • Taste Barolo, Barbera d’Alba, Langhe Nebbiolo and the fine Roero Arneis.
  • Explore the family-run business, now led by the fourth generation, and get in touch with a sustainable, land-friendly production model.

The Asthemia Pentita: art, design and signature wine

Curiously evocative in name, the winery was established in 2007 by Sandra Vezza, “the repentant teetotaler” herself.

The winery’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 amazement: large multicolored murals, Gufram design pieces like an unconventional and dreamlike pop dream combined with the quality of wines from original labels for whites and reds such as Barbera, Nebbiolo, Nascetta and Dolcetto.

Cantina L'Astemia Pentita

The winery 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.

Highlights:

  • Multicolored murals and Gufram design works in a pop and unconventional atmosphere.
  • Tastings of Barbera, Nebbiolo, Nascetta and Dolcetto, accompanied by a story about the organic and biodynamic techniques adopted to preserve native varieties.
  • An innovative vision of hospitality, where art and sustainability meet to make every visit a memorable moment.

Not just big names: the best “underdog” wineries in the langhe

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

  • Novara Brothers

    The Fratelli Novara Farm cultivates its vineyards on the Hills of Cisterna d’Asti, between Monferrato and Roero, a typical area for the production of Bonarda, Barbera, Nebbiolo and Arneis. Winery visits by reservation

    Fratelli Novara- Cantina

    From the Fratelli Novara Winery comes out every year a very limited production of 10,000 bottles.

    With its 6 hectares of vineyard, cultivated in the municipality of Cisterna d’Asti, the winery is one of the smallest operations in this territory.

    Under the guidance of their father Giuseppe Novara, his sons Antonello and Riccardo have introduced touches of modernity into the production process: the innovative spirit and respect for family tradition represent a constant commitment.

    The company philosophy

    Presenting to the public a quality product that reflects the sincere and direct spirit of the family, genuineness and the pleasure of talking about wine and offering products to drink every day are the foundation of this winery’s philosophy.

    You can read more about Novara Brothers here.

  • Runchét

    Cascina Runchét is located in Treiso. Here, Andrea and Beatrice produce the most important wines of the Langhe, including Barbaresco, Barolo, and Altalanga. Their winery welcomes wine tourists for guided tours and direct sales at the farm.

    Runchet - Le vigne in inverno

    The Runchét farm was founded in 2012 in Treiso, on the UNESCO hills, by Andrea Danusso and Beatrice Bongiovanni.

    It is SQNPI certified, a ministerial hallmark for Sustainable Quality, and is therefore able to ensure the cultivation of products—in this case, grapes—according to agronomic techniques that respect the environment and human health.

    After years of experience in both major local wineries and agricultural and viticultural production centers abroad (Australia, Chile, New Zealand), the young Piedmontese couple realized their dream of producing a range of wines according to their personal interpretation of making wine as it used to be made.

    The philosophy is therefore to make tradition contemporary, thanks to the use of modern techniques and the knowledge and skills acquired through experience.

    The wines produced are the classics of the Langhe, including the important Barolo and Barbaresco DOCG: Barbera d’Alba DOC, Langhe DOC Chardonnay, Moscato d’Asti DOCG, and Langhe DOC Nebbiolo.

    Our project, our dream, our wine

    A dream with ancient origins

    The farmhouse where the winery stands, known as Cascina Ronchetti, already existed at the beginning of the 20th century and is owned by Domenico, a former grape merchant and Beatrice’s father, who was a supporter and important help in the realization of the Runchèt project.

    You can read more about Runchét here.

  • Cascina Fonda

    Cascina Fonda is a family-run business managed by brothers Massimo and Marco Barbero. Production is focused on the production of aromatic wines made from Moscato grapes. At the winery, it is possible to take a tour, taste, and purchase directly from the producer

    The guided tasting

    The Cascina Fonda farm can be reached by taking the scenic roads that, starting from Neive and passing through the Bricco district, lead to the winery.

    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 for the winery run by brothers Marco and Massimo Barbero, which focuses on Alta Langa, Barbaresco and Moscato, the latter linked to conviviality and relaxation, a pleasant companion for festive moments.

    Today the company presents itself as a modern reality that has managed to keep alive the Langhe spirit sought by wine tourists and simple enthusiasts looking for sincere winery experiences.

    The historic center of Neive, part of the circuit of the most beautiful villages in Italy, still preserves its medieval layout and is one of the most visited and appreciated villages of the UNESCO Langhe.

    You can read more about Cascina Fonda here.

  • Mario Rivetti

    The Mario Rivetti winery is located in a highly panoramic point, in the middle ground between the Barolo and Barbaresco areas.

    Mario Rivetti – logo

    Just above Alba, not more than three kilometers from the center, stands the Mario Rivetti winery, founded by the namesake in the late 60s.

    The farmhouse is located in a highly panoramic point, in the middle ground between the Barolo and Barbaresco areas.

    The 10 hectares of property are entirely in the municipality of Alba, precisely attached to the company, and have been worked for three generations with passion and with attention towards sustainable viticulture, which excludes pesticides and herbicides.

    Anna and Loredana, Mario’s daughters, grew up among vineyards and wines and from 2000, at a very young age, they led the company together with Giuseppe, husband of Anna and trifulau for hobbies and passion.

    The two sisters follow each step with maximum commitment and dedication, from cultivation to marketing, producing high quality wines capable of describing the union between the territory and the grape variety from which they derive, with an all-female touch.

    You can read more about Mario Rivetti here.

Why Visit the Wineries of the Langhe?

The wineries of the Langhe are true temples of wine, where you can discover the secrets of producing some of Italy’s finest wines. In addition to tastings, these wineries offer the chance to immerse yourself in the history and culture of the area, with guided tours that take you on a discovery of winemaking methods, the barriques in which the wines are aged, and the vineyards where it all began.

What to Expect During a Visit to Langhe Wineries?

A visit to wineries in the Langhe is not only an opportunity to taste wines of the highest quality, but also to connect with the wine culture of Piedmont. Each winery has a unique story to tell and offers customized tours that will allow you to explore the secrets of local winemaking. Some of the most famous wineries also offer gastronomic experiences, where you can pair wines with traditional Piedmontese dishes.

Conclusion: A Journey through Wine, History and Culture

Visiting the wineries of the Langhe is an experience that goes beyond just wine tasting. It is a journey through tradition, culture and unique landscapes that will leave you with unforgettable memories. If you want to discover where Italy’s most celebrated wines are born, this is the place to start. Plan your visit now and get ready to experience an enological adventure among the hills of the Langhe.