ENDLESS DIVERSITY

In addition to its undisputed quality, what makes the Barolo so intriguing is its diversity.

Partly due to the impoverishment during French rule, the (then mostly) agricultural lands were divided among many owners, which ultimately led to many wine growers on a relatively small area. In addition, the lands were redistributed among the children after each death of the owner. Add this to the soil composition, which can differ enormously on one slope, and the different ways of cultivating and processing the soil and grapes and you have all the ingredients for an enormous variety of Barolo wines.

At the Cru Vigna Rionda in Serralunga, for example, there are about ten winegrowers active, all of whom have their own methods for working in the fields and in the cellar. In addition, it is also decisive where the piece of land is positioned on the cru, not only in terms of the soil but also the position of the sun, the draft of the wind, proximity to water, etc.

This ultimately results in 10 Barolo wines, all with a different taste and experience. There are a total of 181 cru Barolo vineyards and approximately 280 wine growers who produce 1 or more Barolos, you can imagine what a variety of Barolo wine is made and that, in addition to its greatness, also makes this wine unique in our eyes. and irresistibly interesting.