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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!

  • Bel Sit

    The Bel Sit Winery, located in Castagnole delle Lanze, focuses its production on Barbera d’Asti DOCG within the territory that best represents it. Possibility of winery visits, direct sales, and direct purchase.

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    Andrea and Gianpiero Scavino belong to a family of winemakers.

    In 1996 they inherited from their father Giancarlo the share of the agricultural company I Vignaioli di Santo Stefano: a historic company for the production of Moscato d’Asti DOCG, located on the hills of Santo Stefano Belbo.

    In 2019 they bought the entire Bel Sit property, choosing to invest in Barbera d’Asti and in the territory of Castagnole delle Lanze, home of this historic wine.

    It is said that it was in this company that the production of Barbera di Castagnole delle Lanze named after the municipality began.

    Defined as legendary by Cesare Pavese and generous by Giosuè Carducci, Barbera has gone through moments of alternating fortune.

    Today it is presented as a product of excellence, able to obtain the appreciation of critics and connoisseurs and able to share the table with the great reds.

    The estate also includes several hectares of Moscato and Cortese.

    The winery

    The cellar is located halfway up a hill in the shape of an amphitheater facing South-West, in an excellent position for the production of quality wines.

    The perfect exposure allows for complete ripening and consequently particularly complex yet fine and elegant wines.

    You can read more about Bel Sit here.

  • Torelli Vini

    The Torelli winery in Bubbio, located in the Langa Astigiana, produces certified organic wines and sparkling wines. During the winery visit, you can walk through the vineyards and discover the permanent Vignette in Vigna exhibition.

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    The Torelli farm has held an important record since January 1993: the T000001 certification for its Moscato d’Asti 1992, the first BIO wine made from organically grown grapes in Italy.

    Sustainability issues have always been at the core of the family’s production philosophy, respecting consumers and the environment.

    During the guided tour and tasting, one has the opportunity to meet three generations of producers: that of Mario, the historical memory, that of Gianfranco, representative of the fourth generation, and finally that of Michela and Carlo, already well established in all aspects of management.

    Visiting the winery, guests will be entertained by narratives linking wine and territory, fascinating historical facts from a past that testifies to the cultivation of vines since ancient times, supported by meticulous research.

    The apartment in the family home

    Part of the historic house purchased by Gianfranco’s great-grandfather in 1890, it has been renovated in keeping with the classic style of Langa buildings.

    Today, that building, is an apartment available to those who choose a relaxing stay, with the days marked only by the rhythms of nature and country life.

    You can read more about Torelli Vini here.

  • Bersano

    With 230 hectares of vineyards and 10 proprietary farmsteads scattered throughout the countryside of the Langhe and Roero, the Bersano company has been cultivating the vineyards of Piedmont since 1907. Since then, the wines produced have been a symbol of elegance and loyalty to tradition.

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    If you want to drink well, buy yourself a vineyard.
    Arturo Bersano

    Bersano is first and foremost a desire to protect and maintain agricultural culture, telling the world about the winemaking identity of the Piedmontese territory.

    The company produces a wide range of typical local wines, produced in the Langhe and Monferrato where each soil gives the grapes unique characteristics.

    Barolo, Barbera d’Asti, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, Roero Arneis and Gavi and the sweet Brachetto and Moscato are some of the labels to discover during the company tour and guided tasting.

    Bersano Philosophy

    The Massimelli family, owners since 1985, is committed daily to spreading the ideals already pursued since the early 1900s by the founder Arturo Bersano, aware of the need to guard the essence of the territory as a precious asset, honoring the values passed down from previous generations.

    Bersano has been cultivating the vineyards of Piedmont since 1907

    The Bersano brand today holds the largest vineyard heritage in Piedmont: from the 230 hectares of property, the best bunches are selected, ensuring the best quality and controlling the entire production process.

    An identity that is not only identified in the wines, but also in the presence of 10 farmsteads scattered throughout the countryside, symbol of a rural world capable of changing while maintaining a firm relationship with the past.

    In this winery, the history of Piedmontese oenology continues to be written, shared with the visiting guest through stories, tastings and museum experiences of international importance.

    Bersano is Piedmontese pride and represents its territory of origin in the world, with its presence in over 40 countries.

    You can read more about Bersano here.

  • Poderi Gianni Gagliardo

    The winery has its roots in the history of a traditional rural family that has always cultivated vineyards in areas with a high vocation in Piedmont

    Gagliardo – underground winery

    The Poderi Gianni Gagliardo has its roots in the history of a traditional rural family that has always cultivated vineyards in areas with a high vocation in Piedmont.

    In fact, since 1847, the Colla family, generation upon generation, moved from Santo Stefano Belbo, an ideal area for Moscato grapes, to Diano d’Alba, which has always been renowned for Dolcetto grapes, and finally to La Morra, in the Barolo area.

    It was Paolo Colla who crowned his dream of producing Barolo, by purchasing a small farmhouse with a vineyard, and started making wine with the care and attention that only passion and respect for the land can give.

    Today there are 10 plots dedicated to Barolo – divided in 5 municipalities – which fall within the Lazzarito Geographical Indications (with official recognition of the Vigna “Preve” toponym), Castelletto, Monvigliero, Mosconi, Fossati, Bricco San Pietro, Santa Maria, and the original Serra dei Turchi, where it all began.

    You can read more about Poderi Gianni Gagliardo 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.