The trails of Dolcetto of Alba and Diano
Starting from Barolo, take the street in the direction of Dogliani. As soon as you arrive in Manzoni, turn left and go on to Monforte D’Alba. Go through the village and continue in the direction of Serravalle Langhe.
After a few km on the vineyard dotted hills, you will reach Roddino, a municipality 600 metres high, from which you can admire the wonderful and evocative landscapes on the Langhe.
Get back in the car and move along in the direction of Alba following the street signs for Serralunga d’Alba and then, when you arrive in Castella, turn right going on to Sinio; a small rural village dated back to the Middle Ages. Park the car and, walking through the streets of the little hamlet, you will reach the castle (today the location of a prestigious hotel).
Going further north, in the direction of Alba, follow the street signs for Rodello until you arrive in Montelupo Albese. Even from here you can enjoy a beautiful view and, with a bit of luck, you can admire the Western Alps where the Cervino, Monte Rosa and Monviso rise, standing out in the background of the prestigious hills of Barolo.
After returning to the car and driving closer towards Alba, follow the street signs for Diano d’Alba. When you arrive in the town centre you shouldn’t avoid visiting the municipal wine cellar where you can taste and discover the key local wines.
At this point, go on in the direction of Barolo towards the village of Grinzane Cavour, a name connected with the Piedmontese statesman Camillo Benso, Earl of Cavour, who stayed in this village for 17 years; being also its mayor. Entertain yourself with a visit to the castle in the town centre, which is the seat of the Regional Wine Cellar, the Ethnographic Museum and the famous World White truffle of Alba Auction. Several of the Castle’s rooms house a permanent museum which includes displays on truffles, rare articles relating to the local food and wine production, 17th and 19th-century Alba kitchen settings, a distillery from the 1700’s, a cask-maker’s workshop, and rural life information. Camillo Benso the Earl of Cavour, was one of the architects of the Unification of Italy and owner of this Castle. He lived here from 1832 to 1849, during which time he was Mayor of the village of the Municipality of Grinzane. Interesting discoveries in the field of viticulture are also attributable to him. His furniture, manuscripts and mayoral tricolour sash are preserved in the Castle for all to see.
Depart from the centre of Grinzane, journey in the direction of Castiglione Falletto and go on towards Barolo to finish your adventure along the paths of the Dolcetto of Alba and Diano!!
Wine Cellars Along the Itinerary
Giacomo Borgogno E Figli
, Via Gioberti 1, Barolo CNDamilano
, Strada Provinciale Alba-Barolo, 122 - wineshop: Via Roma, 31, Barolo CNBarale Fratelli
, Via Roma, 6, Barolo CNFamiglia Anselma
, Loc. Castello della Volta, 3, Barolo CNFratelli Savigliano
, Via Cane Guido, 20, Diano d'Alba CNEnoteca Regionale Piemontese Cavour
, Via Castello, 5, Grinzane Cavour CNL”Astemia
, Via Crosia, 40, Barolo CNViberti Giovanni
, Via delle Viole, 30, Barolo CNFrancesco Borgogno
, Via Crosia, 29, Barolo CNG.D. Vajra
, Piazza della Vite e del Vino, 1 - Fraz. Vergne, Barolo CNMauro Sebaste
, Via Garibaldi, 222 bis • Frazione Gallo, Alba CNAbrigo Fratelli
, Via Moglia Gerlotto 2, Diano d’Alba CNCagliero
, Via Monforte, 34, Barolo CNEnoteca Regionale del Barolo
, P.zza Falletti, 1, Barolo CNFratelli Serio & Battista Borgogno
, Via Crosia 12, Tenuta Cannubi, Barolo CNBric Cenciurio
, wineshop: Via Roma 24; cantina: Via Alba - Barolo 26, Barolo CNCascina Mucci
, Località Mucci, 2, Roddino CNRizieri
, Via S. Calocero 7 Località Cascina Ricchino, Diano d'Alba CNPlaces to Eat Along the Itinerary
Hotel Restaurant I Castelli
, C.so Torino 14, Alba CNAlessandro Mecca Restaurant at Grinzane Cavour Castle
, Via Castello 5, Grinzane Cavour CNRistorante Brezza – Hotel Barolo
, Via Lomondo 2, Barolo CNHotel Ristorante Ca’ del Lupo
, Via Ballerina, 14/16, Montelupo Albese CNRossoBarolo
, Via Roma 16, Barolo CNMassimo Camia
, Strada Provinciale Alba - Barolo 122, La Morra CNCasa Sottere
, Borgata Sottere, Diano d'Alba CNAccommodation Along the Itinerary
Hotel Restaurant I Castelli
, C.so Torino 14, Alba CNCa’ San Ponzio
, Via Rittane, 7, Barolo CNRistorante Brezza – Hotel Barolo
, Via Lomondo 2, Barolo CNBarale Fratelli
, Via Roma, 6, Barolo CNHotel Ristorante Ca’ del Lupo
, Via Ballerina, 14/16, Montelupo Albese CNMauro Sebaste
, Via Garibaldi, 222 bis • Frazione Gallo, Alba CNCagliero
, Via Monforte, 34, Barolo CNRizieri
, Via S. Calocero 7 Località Cascina Ricchino, Diano d'Alba CNHotel Langhe
, Strada Profonda, 21, Alba CN