Barolo village, it’s a municipality in the province of Cuneo in Piedmont,
The town is one of the 11 municipalities with the exclusive production of Barolo wine.
Located on a “plateau”, it is believed to have been born in the Middle Ages,
During this period the majestic Castle was built in the center of the town.
Since 2014, Langhe area of Barolo and Barbaresco, and Roero became part of UNESCO, for the culture of wine and the wonderful landscapes that represent them.
Among the streets of the Barolo village, glimpses and panoramas,
you can taste and buy the best Italian wine.
Inside the Castle, in several rooms has been set up the WiMu, the Barolo wine museum.
The structured visit in descending route that tells the story of the wine of its production,
starting from the vineyards up to the bottling.
Route ends precisely in the lower rooms of the castle
Visit the winery “Enoteca Regionale del Barolo” where you can taste Barolo wine.
Near the Castle, that stands in the center of Barolo village, in an ancient cellar,
the Corkscrew Museum was created in 2016
Take back the culture of Barolo wine, discover the evolution of the corkscrew over time.
In the different sections of the museum, it is possible to observe 500 different corkscrews.
During the visit of the museum you will be explained the history of corkscrews in Italy.
Until 1728 in Italy the sale of wine in glass bottles was forbidden,
Only from that year it was possible to sell it in corkscrews here too.
The museum, in addition to the history and culture of wine, offers tastings of the best Barolo wines.
Barolo wine is produced 100% from Nebbiolo vineyards.
First of all Barolo can be produced exclusively in Barolo town and in other 10 municipalities of the Langhe.
Above all, during a wine tasting experience in Barolo village, you could taste many varieties of Barolo from different producers.
Organoleptic characteristics in Barolo wine, make it unique:
Color is a dark red with ruby red hues.
Bouquet is intense but very pleasant with floral and spicy aromas.
Taste is full and robust and at the same time harmonious.
According to the Piedmontese tradition, Barolo wine is paired with red meat dishes,
truffles and aged cheeses.
Also recommended to taste the Barolo wine also outside the meals,
defined as meditation wine.
Barolo wine is served at room temperature in a glass or crystal tulip glass
so colors and aromas are enhanced.