Fortemasso winery, founded in 2013, is located in the heart of this extraordinary region; specifically in Castelletto, in the municipality of Monforte d’Alba: a fascinating place whose vineyards dominate the Langhe landscape. Fortemasso’s vineyards destined to Barolo production are located in Castelletto, on the slopes of a very steep hillside, with an elevation between 360 and 450 meters above sea level, and the soil here has a very sandy composition. A huge boulder (“masso”) stands on the highest point of the hill and gives its name to the company: it is an underwater rock that dates back to 10 million years ago. The property includes a further 8 hectares of vineyards located in San Sebastiano (Monforte), intended for the production of Langhe Nebbiolo, Barbera d’Alba Superiore and Dolcetto d’Alba.

Thanks to this area’s cool, breezy climate and the significant drop in temperature between the day and night, the grape harvest here takes place slightly later than in other areas of the Langhe region. The climatic conditions of this area, together with the altitude of the vineyards, determine a gradual level of ripening in the vines capable of producing grapes of the highest quality that give us contemporary Barolos of great complexity but extremely elegant.
The building in which Fortemasso operates was renovated in order to maintain its traditional features, while creating an elegant and modern interior. An underground facility holds the cellar, with its winemaking and ageing rooms: the subterranean, environmentally sustainable cellar is ideal for preserving the rural landscape above ground, while its design centers around modern production processes.