Hidden Gems in Barolo

Ferdinando Principiano ★ 4.4

Barolo DOCGNebbiolo, Dolcetto, BarberaFounded 2004Ferdinando PrincipianoBiodynamic PracticingNaturalBarolo (Monforte d'Alba)

Respected Monforte natural grower farming organically and biodynamically (uncertified) since 2004. Whole-cluster, low-sulfite Barolo from Ravera and Boscareto.

Tip: Visits to the Via Alba cellar are by appointment; the entry Dolcetto Sant'Anna shows the no-sulfite-added natural style at a low price.

Via Alba 47, 12065 Monforte d'Alba, Italy

Dietary in Barolo

Ferdinando Principiano ★ 4.3

Biodynamic PracticingBarolo (Monforte d'Alba)

Ferdinando Principiano has farmed organically and biodynamically without certification since 2004, using natural preparations and avoiding synthetic chemicals across his Monforte vineyards.

Tip: This is practising biodynamics, not Demeter-certified; the whole-cluster, low-sulfite Barolo Ravera shows the savoury house style.

Via Alba 47, 12065 Monforte d'Alba, Italy

Ferdinando Principiano ★ 4.2

Biodynamic PracticingNaturalBarolo (Monforte d'Alba)

Principiano works in a low-intervention, low-sulfite natural style, with whole-cluster ferments and minimal added sulfur across his Dolcetto, Barbera and Barolo range.

Tip: The Dolcetto Sant'Anna is bottled with no added sulfites; ask for it to taste the no-added-sulfur end of the range.

Via Alba 47, 12065 Monforte d'Alba, Italy

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