LA MORRA

La Morra is one of the most beautiful and characteristic villages in the Langhe. Situated at an altitude of approximately 500 meters, it is the highest of the eleven municipalities in the Barolo appellation. With nearly 3,000 inhabitants, it is also one of the larger villages in the region.

La Morra shares the top spot with Serralunga d'Alba for the number of officially recognized MGAs (cru vineyards): both municipalities have 39. La Morra also possesses the largest surface area of Barolo vineyards in the appellation.

The soil consists mainly of relatively young marine deposits, similar to those of Novello. In combination with the higher altitude, this often yields aromatic, elegant Barolo wines with refined acidity and generally softer tannins than the more powerful and structured wines from, for example, Serralunga d'Alba.

Well-known MGAs in La Morra include Brunate, Rocche dell'Annunziata, Capalot, and Arborina. Although the wines from this municipality often share a recognizable elegance, each vineyard has its own character.

From Piazza Castello, the centrally located square at the top of the village, you have an impressive panoramic view over the Barolo region. You look out over the hills with their famous vineyards, castles, and villages. La Morra is located on the northwestern edge of the appellation. Behind the hills begins the vast, almost flat Po Valley, which gives the landscape here a unique character.

La Morra is livelier than many other villages in the Langhe. In addition to the many wineries, enotecas, and restaurants, various events are organized throughout the year.

The local Bottega and the Cantina Sociale are excellent places to discover wines from the surrounding area. More e Macine is also highly recommended. You will find interesting wine lists there and places where wine lovers and local producers meet.

Three events are particularly worth noting:

• Hill Barolo – an atmospheric dinner in the village square, usually at the end of June.
• Mangialonga – a popular walking tour through the vineyards, where local food and wines are combined.
• Degusta La Morra – a wine tasting event where you get to know the wines of local producers in the historic streets.

For Barolo lovers, La Morra is an excellent base for visiting winemakers. Some names we recommend are Nadia Curto, E. Molino, Marengo, Revello, the two Corino wineries, Crissante, and Burzi. Please note that some visits, such as at E. Molino, are not easy to organize and advance contact is necessary.

Things to do in La Morra:

• Enjoy lunch or dinner at Osteria Veglio in Annunziata. In our humble opinion, one of the best restaurants in the region.
• Stroll up through the shopping streets toward the historic center.
• Enjoy the panoramic view from Piazza Castello.
• Visit the Bottega to discover local Barolos.
• Have a glass of wine at Vineria Sociale, known for its unique wine list.
• Sit down for a plate of tajarin at More e Macine, among the local winemakers.
• Visit the colorful Cappella delle Brunate, set in the middle of the vineyards.
• Climb the Torre Campanaria for a beautiful view of the Langhe.

Our tip: La Morra is a popular destination, especially on weekends. From May to November, it can be very busy and parking is sometimes difficult. Anyone wishing to experience the tranquility of the village and the vineyards should therefore preferably visit on a weekday.