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!

• Amalia Cascina in Langa

  Amalia Cascina in Langa è un gioiello sulle colline di Monforte: Cantina vinicola e bed&breakfast di charme accolgono il visitatore per un’esperienza indimenticabile. Possibilità di degustazione guidata ed acquisto in Cantina

  Cascina Amalia is located in one of the most evocative natural sceneries in the Langhe, made up of vineyards, as far as the eye can see, and ancient villages.

  Here, the green and brilliant hills in spring are tinged with warm colours in autumn: these are the months in which a suggestive morning fog gives the impression of suspending the campaniles, towers and castles in the distance.

  It is the land of the Nebbiolo vineyard from which the Barolo DOCG is obtained, produced by the company in two versions.

  A wine that bears in its name the idea of ​​nebula, the autumn frost that settles on the dark berries, giving them an almost cloudy appearance.

  Amalia Cascina in Langa is the starting point for discovering the Langhe

  The Boffa family started their project by taking over a farmhouse which dates back to the early twentieth century.

  The Cascina is located a few kilometres from some of the most characteristic villages of the Langhe UNESCO: Monforte d’Alba, included in the list of Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages, Serralunga d’Alba with its French donjon-style castle, and Alba, capital of the White Truffle.

  Whether you choose this destination to taste the company’s wines or to stay in a charming bed & breakfast, Amalia Cascina in Langa is the ideal base, where everything is designed for the relaxation and comfort of its guests.

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  You can read more about Amalia Cascina in Langa here.

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  1. Boffa family

  When you arrive at the company you will be welcomed by a member of the family: Gigi Boffa with his wife Mariangela Brosio and son Paolo

  2. The town of Monforte d’Alba

  Cascina Amalia is immersed in the hills of Langa, near the village of Monforte d’Alba and to other important villages rich in history and beauty

  3. Privileged location in a UNESCO World Heritage Site

  Steep slopes that rise up to the square and to the famous open-air amphitheatre: a small but wonderful village that emanates a long history.

• 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

  2. Cascina Sòt

  Cascina Sòt – La famiglia

• Macario Giovanna

  A winery with a centennial history representing the excellence of Monferrato

  Tradition, passion and dedication, combined with a generous land such as the Monferrato, can only turn into a high quality wine product.

  And it is precisely the constant search for quality and the strong bond with the territory of origin that characterizes the work of the master wine-makers of this business in Nizza Monferrato.

  Today the winery is located in an area with a lively food and wine context which is also part of the UNESCO heritage, about a kilometer from where its history started almost a hundred years ago.

  In 1920 Giovanni Macario inherited from his father some ha of vineyard in the Coste del Sole region of Castel Boglione.

  In the following years he decided to expand the business by buying other land and thus giving life to his own winery.

  The production back then was of about 2 ha of vineyard and was mainly focused on the traditional vines of Monferrato: Barbera, Freisa and Moscato.

  81 years later the winery has the name of the founder’s niece and current owner Giovanna Macario, counting 50 hectares of vines such as Grignolino, Dolcetto, Cortese, Chardonnay and Brachetto.

  You can read more about Macario Giovanna here.

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  1. The winery

  Headquarters of the business, a km away from the original one

  2. Manual harvest

  All family members contribute to the quality of the wines

• Bersano

  With 320 hectares under vine and 10 farmsteads owned scattered across the Langhe and Roero countryside, the Bersano winery has been cultivating the vineyards of Piedmont since 1907. Since then, the wines produced have been a symbol of elegance and loyalty to tradition.

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

  Bersano is first and foremost a desire to protect and maintain agricultural culture, telling the whole world about the wine identity of the Piedmont region.

  In fact, the winery produces a wide range of wines typical of the area, made 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 be discovered during the farm tour and at guided tastings.

  Philosophy Bersano

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

  Bersano has been cultivating Piedmont vineyards since 1907

  The Bersano brand now holds the largest vineyard estate in Piedmont: the best grapes are selected from the 230 hectares owned, guaranteeing 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 across the countryside, a symbol of a rural world capable of change while maintaining a firm relationship with the past.

  This winery continues to write the history of Piedmontese winemaking, shared with the visiting guest through stories, tastings and museum experiences of international significance.

  Bersano is Piedmontese pride and represents the homeland in the world, with its presence in more than 40 countries.

  You can read more about Bersano here.

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  1. La Cremosina

  La Cremosina is the first vineyard purchased by the Bersano family in 1912

  2. The vineyards at Cascina La Generala

  53 hectares under vine in the commune of Agliano an area with a great vocation for the production of Barbera d’Asti and Nizza DOCG

  3. The barrels

  The company tour also includes a visit to the wine ageing and maturation rooms