7 editor-picked estates growing Freisa in Piedmont.
Where to taste Freisa in Piedmont: the estates that grow it, how the region expresses the grape, and how to book a visit.
The cellar
1 bottle with at least 15% Freisa in the blend.
Founded in 1908, Giacomo Conterno is the standard-bearer of traditional Barolo, famous for the Monfortino Riserva from the Cascina Francia and Arione vineyards in Serralunga. Now led by Roberto Conterno.
Tasting: Traditionalist estate behind Barolo Monfortino; visits are limited and by appointment only.
Signature wines: Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino, Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia
Established in 1972 in Vergne, the highest village in Barolo, the Vaira family farms organically and makes a fragrant, high-toned style led by Barolo Bricco delle Viole alongside a rare Langhe Riesling.
Tasting: Winery visits and tastings on reservation, Monday to Sunday, in the high Vergne hamlet of Barolo.
Signature wines: G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole, G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe, G.D. Vajra Langhe Riesling Petracine
Aldo Conterno split from the family firm in 1969 to found this Bussia estate, now a Monforte benchmark for the Granbussia Riserva and the Cicala, Colonnello and Romirasco single-vineyard Barolos.
Tasting: Visits and tastings by appointment in the Bussia hamlet at the heart of Monforte.
Signature wines: Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Granbussia Riserva, Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Cicala, Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Romirasco
A family estate farming the Bricco Boschis monopole since the 1940s, Cavallotto makes traditional, long-aged Barolo with organic certification and is a benchmark for Castiglione Falletto.
Tasting: Estate tastings by appointment on the Bricco Boschis hill above Castiglione Falletto.
Signature wines: Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis, Barolo Vignolo Riserva, Barolo Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe Riserva
A small, fiercely traditional Barolo house in the village itself, now led by Maria Teresa Mascarello, producing a single blended Barolo from four crus and the famous hand-drawn labels.
Tasting: Tiny traditionalist cellar in the village of Barolo; visits by appointment only.
Signature wines: Bartolo Mascarello Barolo, Bartolo Mascarello Barbera d'Alba, Dolcetto Dalba
Founded in 1881, Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio is renowned for the Monprivato cru in Castiglione Falletto, a benchmark of traditional, long-lived Barolo, cellared today at Monchiero.
Tasting: Historic cellar in Monchiero; visits and tastings by appointment.
Signature wines: Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato, Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Villero, Barolo Santo Stefano Di Perno
Founded in 1761, Borgogno is one of the oldest Barolo houses, known for traditional long ageing and a deep library of Riserva bottlings, on the main square of Barolo village.
Tasting: Tours and tastings in the historic Barolo-village cellars, with a panoramic terrace; visits via the booking platform.
Signature wines: Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Liste, Barolo Cannubi, Barolo Riserva
Wine and cheese
Explore our private Alterris estate, strolling through the vineyards, visiting our cellar dug into the hillside, and enjoying an exclusive wine and cheese pairing experience
Indulge in a wine tasting experience in Alba, featuring five exceptional wines and a selection of finger foods. Enjoy a curated selection of wines, including Barolo an...
Discover the wines of Langhe and Roero on a personalized tour. Visit up to 3 wineries, meet local producers, and enjoy authentic tastings.
