Great enthusiasm for the new structure of the event dedicated to the 2013 vintage of the “King of wines”

It ended with general enthusiasm the fifth edition of Io, Barolo – la nuit. More than thirty were the Barolo producers who, Saturday May 27th, personally presented their labels in the evocative evening set of the Castle of Roddi, to a diverse public coming from all the country (Piedmont, Lombardy, Liguria, Veneto, Tuscany, Lazio) and from abroad (many were the foreigners from Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Norway, Spain, Switzerland and the United States of America).

A relaxed and informal “all you can drink” of Barolo gave the wine lovers the opportunity to taste the 2013 vintage of several labels produced by Fratelli Alessandria, Cascina Amalia, Boasso, Bric Cenciurio, Broccardo, Cadia, Cagliero, Cascina del Monastero, Cascina Sòt, Ciabot Berton, Costa di Bussia Tenuta Arnulfo, Crissante Alessandria, Diego Morra, Diego Pressenda La Torricella, Franco Conterno, Fratelli Serio & Battista Borgogno, Gian Piero Marrone, Gigi Rosso, Josetta Saffirio, La Biòca, Le Strette, Marchesi di Barolo, Monchiero, Negretti, Olivero Mario, Palladino, Podere Ruggeri Corsini, Rizieri, Silvano Bolmida, Sordo, Sukula, Terre del Barolo.

The event was organized by the association Strada del Barolo e grandi vini di Langa, with the contribution of Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Cuneo, under the patronage of Associazione per il Patrimonio dei Paesaggi Vitivinicoli di Langhe-Roero e Monferrato and thanks to the cooperation of Comune and Pro Loco of Roddi and Turismo in Langa.

Here the comment made by Lorenzo Olivero, president of the association: «We are all extremely satisfied and so are the producers, which is what counts more. In fact, they appreciated the new structure of the event: for the first time they could directly interact with the public in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. As a producers myself, I could notice the presence of a very skilled and really interested public. Moreover, many of those who attended the previous edition, confirmed they liked the new structure of the event too».

The director Daniele Manzone added: «What mainly identify Io, Barolo is its innovative spirit: even if it is a top class event, Barolo is celebrated in a friendly way that is open to everybody…. Not like those boring presentations that only experts of the sector are able to understand. In particular, I am really satisfied for what concerns the side events (Barolo Orienteering organized by Wine Zone and the two Wine Tasting Experiences® matched with the raw ham of Cuneo), because they fully express our capability of storytelling on wine, involving and enchanting all the participants».

In piazza Umberto I, for the entire night, other wines of Langa were served, paired with a selection of traditional products of the territory: raw meat prepared by Proloco di Roddi, seasoned sausage on the go made by Agrisalumeria Luiset, small ravioli with a filling of ricotta cheese and a sauce of tomatoes and basil prepared by the restaurant La Crota; rice salad with rice of three different colours (in the varieties Ermes, Venus and Apollo) prepared by Strada del Riso vercellese di qualità; dishes of cheese by Consorzio per la tutela del Formaggio Robiola di Roccaverano paired with fruit preserve by La Cucina di Pina; glasses of strawberries prepared by Proloco di Roddi; rice pastiera by Strada del Riso vercellese di qualità; “Acquolìni”,“Linguacce” and Baci di Dama by Il Germoglio dei Sapori.

Great success also for the Wine Tasting Experience® hosted by the sommelier Sando Minella with the tasting of a selection of Piedmontese wines paired with top quality food productions, and for “Barolo Orienteering” guided by Andrea Zarattini of Wine Zone. Both the meetings were sold out.

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Strada del Barolo celebrates the new Barolo vintage at Roddi Castle.

Saturday May 27th 2017, for the fifth consecutive year, the garden of the Roddi Castle will host “Io, Barolo – la nuit”, the highly awaited event organized by Strada del Barolo to celebrate the new Barolo vintage!

The protagonists of the evening will be the producers, who, through their work continue to make the “King of Wines” great, and especially the public of wine lovers, who will have the opportunity to taste at least thirty different labels of the 2013 Barolo vintage.

• From 18.30 to 22.00 there will be the thematic tasting of the 2013 Barolo featuring producing members of Strada del Barolo, who will present their wines and will explain to the public the characteristics of their production. Each participant will receive a stem glass to take home as a memento of the event and a coupon allowing to make a visit to one of the wineries attending the event, giving a 10% discount on any purchases made.
• At the same time, in Piazza Umberto I, the protagonists will be the other great wines of Langa which, for the entire evening, will be served in combination with a selection of local products. Visitors will have the opportunity to buy single dishes paired with the great wines, to be chosen from important red and fresh white wines.
• Starting from 19.00 there will be musical entertainment with the Moondogs, a jazz trio composed by the contrabbassist Giovanni Sanguineti, the guitarist Filippo Cosentino and the drummer Lucrezio de Seta.

As usual, a special side event will enrich the programme: a Wine Tasting Experience® led by Sandro Minella, with the tasting of a selection of Piedmontese wines paired with top quality agri-food products (at 20.00 in English – 15 seats available).

The event is organized by Strada del Barolo e grandi vini di Langa, with the contribution of Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Cuneo and with the patronage of Associazione per il Patrimonio dei Paesaggi Vitivinicoli di Langhe-Roero e Monferrato, in cooperation with  Comune and Pro Loco of Roddi and Turismo in Langa.

During the whole day, it will be possible to visit the exhibition “Tra Vino e Colore” (“Between Wine and Colour”), organized by the group “Arte a Modo Mio” of  Cascina Aquilone ONLUS at the Roddi Castle, with the support of Comune di Roddi, Barolo&Castle Foundation and Strada del Barolo e grandi vini di Langa. It will be a journey between wine and colours, through pieces of art created thanks to the interaction among the girls of Fondazione Cascina Aquilone Onlus, guided by the therapist Elena Vecchi. The opening will be on Saturday May 6th at 17.00 and will remain open all the weekends of May, from  14.30 to 18.30.

From 18:00 to 22:00 there will be a free shuttle service, with departures every 10 minutes from the parking, set up in Via Nuova 20, Roddi (CN).

WINE PRODUCERS:

1. Alessandria fratelli – Verduno (CN)
2. Amalia Cascina in Langa – Monforte d’Alba (CN)
3. Boasso – Serralunga d’Alba (CN)
4. Bric Cenciurio – Barolo (CN)
5. Broccardo – Monforte d’Alba (CN)
6. Cadia – Roddi (CN)
7. Cagliero – Barolo (CN)
8. Cascina del Monastero – La Morra (CN)
9. Cascina Sòt – Monforte d’Alba (CN)
10. Ciabot Berton – La Morra (CN)
11. Costa di Bussia, Tenuta Arnulfo – Monforte d’Alba (CN)
12. Crissante Alessandria – La Morra (CN)
13. Diego Morra – Verduno (CN)
14. Diego Pressenda, La Torricella – Monforte d’Alba (CN)
15. Franco Conterno, Cascina Sciulun – Monforte d’Alba (CN)
16. F.lli Serio & Battista Borgogno – Barolo (CN)
17. Gian Piero Marrone – La Morra (CN)
18. Gigi Rosso – Castiglione Falletto (CN)
19. Josetta Saffirio – Monforte d’Alba (CN)
20. La Biòca – Monforte d’Alba (CN)
21. Le Strette – Novello (CN)
22. Marchesi di Barolo – Barolo (CN)
23. Monchiero f.lli – Castiglione Falletto (CN)
24. Negretti – La Morra (CN)
25. Olivero Mario – Roddi (CN)
26. Palladino – Serralunga d’Alba (CN)
27. Podere Ruggeri Corsini – Monforte d’Alba (CN)
28. Rizieri – Diano d’Alba (CN)
29. Silvano Bolmida – Monforte d’Alba (CN)
30. Sordo Giovanni – Castiglione Falletto (CN)
31. Sukula – Serralunga d’Alba (CN)
32. Terre del Barolo – Castiglione Falletto (CN)

TICKETS:

Unlimited tasting of Barolo + glass holder and stem glass (from 18:30 to 22:00): € 25.00 *
(*) On sale on the spot the day of the event

Wine Tasting Experience® in English (h 20.00) + Unlimited tasting of Barolo + glass holder and stem glass (from 18:30 to 22:00): SOLD OUT!

Tasting of great wines of Langa in piazza Umberto I:

First tasting + glass holder and stem glass: 5,00 €
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From second tasting onwards: 2,50 € *
(*) On sale on the spot the day of the event

Food products for tasting in Piazza Umberto I *

• Raw meat by Pro Loco of Roddi
• Aged sausage by Agrisalumeria Luiset
• Ravioli with tomato and basil by La Crota restaurant
• Tricolore rice salad Ermes, Venus and Apollo by Strada del Riso vercellese di Qualità
• Cheeses  with fresh fruits jam by Consorzio per la Tutela del Formaggio Robiola di Roccaverano D.O.P. and La Cucina di Pina
• Strawberry cups by Pro Loco of Roddi
• Rise pie by Strada del Riso vercellese di Qualità
• Traditional “Acquolìni”, “Linguacce” and “Baci di Dama” by Il Germoglio dei Sapori
  (*) On sale on the spot the day of the event

Please note that the event will also take place in bad weather.

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Monday May 1^st 2017 a fun experience hunting for clues in the heart of the Barolo Wine Route starting from the “capital” of the Langhe!

The format is that of a traditional treasure hunt, but with a difference: the itinerary, along which participants unearth clues, passes through a territory unique in the world, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.

A slow hunt…

The hunting journey shall be carried out by car or motorcycle, to allow participants to visit a large part of the Langhe region. But – very important! – It will not be a timed race: the aim is to spend a day in good company, to discover the territory and its precious resources, without “competing” to arrive first. The Treasure Hunt has to be enjoyed more than played, with the game’s search aspect acting as a means for discovery.

The Hunt will be structured so that the participating teams can be distributed across multiple routes, homogeneous in character, pleasantness, and length. The legs will allow everyone to have fun and excitement according to their own taste, for both wine lovers and families with children alike.

The Rules

The hunters will gather between 10.00am and 11.00am in Alba, piazza Medford (in front of “Palazzo Mostre e Congressi”): there, the teams (by car or motorcycle) will be registered and each will receive the kit to join the hunt. From the starting point, the teams will leave in search of their first clue, hidden among the stands of Vinum, Alba.

From there on, it will be a continuous movement between the hills and vine rows along the Barolo Wine Route: at every leg of the hunt, participants will receive the clue leading to the next, and it will be necessary to earn it, sometimes passing a simple test linked to the place, other times having it revealed by someone, and others by searching for it in the nearby area. Each test will give each team a score, adding up to a final ranking: the last stage will see the teams converge in the late afternoon (approximately around 6.00pm), for the final leg and the discovery of a number of awards such as wines, traditional products, accommodation and dinners in the territory facilities, to continue the enjoyment a bit longer.

Lunch

Langhe has no shortage of places to eat, from restaurants to wineries: you will find several on your path. Discover them on www.stradadelbarolo.it

How to participate

The registration costs 55 euro per team (a team consists of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 people per car/camper) or 35 euro for motorcycle riders (a motorcycle-team consists of a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 2 people per motorcycle/bike). Register now!

On Saturday, March 25th and April 22nd the experiential visits to explore the Falletti Castle and discover the wine through the five senses will come back.

A trip through the five senses to immerse yourself in the five floors of the Wine Museum. While the vineyards are tinged with the colors of spring, the Barolo & Castles Foundation proposes the WiMu Experiences, a series of special visits between playing and tasting: on one side the museum designed by François Confino, on the other the discovery of a territory rich and diverse, a world heritage site, as the Langhe and Roero.

Info and prices:

WiMu Experience: 8,00 € (guided tour and tasting of two wines which a Barolo) to be added to the entrance ticket to the museum. Reservations required (by 12.00 hours each Saturday).

Info and reservations:                                        
WiMu – Museo del Vino a Barolo                            
Tel +39 0173 386697
Mail: info@wimubarolo.it
www.wimubarolo.it

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Considered one of the best preserved examples of fourteenth-century aristocratic castle in Piedmont, at the top of the small hill and well-preserved Langa village overlooking the famous Unesco heritage vineyards, the castle of Serralunga d’Alba opens its doors on Saturday, March 18 for the new season 2017.

To learn more about the activities at the castle, please consult www.castellodiserralunga.it and www.piemonte.beniculturali.it

With the upcoming spring the Hotel Real Castello will open on March 17^th and the Restaurant on March 23^rd. Enjoy the greedy news: a concert in the garden, photography workshops, cooking classes and art exhibitions. 

• Sunday April 9^th, h 10.00
  Walk hunting for edible herbs and wild food workshop

• Saturday April 29^th, h 10.00
  Japanese Cooking workshop: meat and vegetables

• Friday 12^th, Saturday 13^th and Sunday 14^th May
  Local Wild Food Challenge

• Friday June 16^th, h 18.00
  Presentation of the book “Pensieri in quattro tempi” by Matteo Cadorin
  Japanese Cooking workshop: fish and vegetables

• Saturday June 24^th, h 9.00
  Cyanotype workshop on textiles

• Friday June 30^th, h 17.00
  Mari Kawamoto piano open air concert

• Friday July 7^th, h 19.00
  Dinner and Concert in the Garden in collaboration with Alba Music Festival

• Sunday September 3^rd, h 16.00
  Opening of art exhibition

Albergo Ristorante Real Castello
Verduno (CN)
tel. +39 0172 470125
www.realcastello.com

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With the aim of encouraging the increase of the tourist flow in the cellars and hotel facilities, the association Strada del Barolo e grandi vini di Langa presented the activities planned for 2017.

Strada del Barolo is planning a series of initiatives to attract tourists and wine-lovers to the beautiful hills UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition to numerous confirmations, for 2017 some interesting innovations are planned, including some improvements to the event format “Io, Barolo” and the strengthening of cooperation with the Enoteca Regionale del Barolo.

Monday May 1st 2017 – Treasure Hunt in the Barolo area: along the hilly area of Langhe, several crews in cars and motorbikes will follow different routes to “flush out” the clues that will lead them to the “ultimate treasure.”

Saturday May 27th 2017 – Io, Barolo: an other very welcome confirmation for the lovers of the “King of Wines” scattered around Italy and the world. The producers of the Strada del Barolo will present to the public the 2013 vintage of Barolo in the beautiful setting of the Roddi Castle, with an unlimited tasting of over 30 labels of Barolo.

Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th October  2017 – Rendez-vous on the Strada del Barolo: a whole weekend dedicated to wine-lovers and to all lovers of the Langhe, who will have the opportunity to visit the cellars, meeting the producers and tasting their wines. The restaurants will propose special menus with typical dishes, museums and castles will be open for guided tours and the associated hotels and facilities will propose special packages and discounts!