History
Terre del Barolo winery was set up on 8 December 1958 by Arnaldo Rivera, distinguished teacher and mayor of Castiglione Falletto, and 22 growers in the various villages in the neighbourhood. The number of partners soon grew to 40, and by the first harvest in 1959 there were already 362 members.
These were difficult years for the market, but right from the outset sound, diligent management has allowed the company to pursue a philosophy based on quality, commercial reliability and genuine local products.
It has certainly contributed also to the reputation of these products, and consequently to the economy of the whole wine-growing area around Alba, absorbing a considerable proportion of the total production of grapes.
In 1978, anticipating the self-control regulation in force today, Terre del Barolo introduced a technical assistance program for its grower members, encouraging them to protect their vineyards by the joint purchasing of traditional products, organic compounds and natural fertilizers, to be used when and as much as is strictly necessary.
Located in Castiglione Falletto in the heart of the Langhe area, today the winery brings together about 300 growers who own more than 600 hectares (1500 acres) of great vineyards in all the 11 villages of the Barolo appellation.
The winery main focus is Barolo docg, which undergoes the main part of its maturation in French and Slavonian oak casks, and represents the highest volume; smaller quantities of wines produced with local grapes (Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto) are available as well, included the renowned little appellation Verduno Pelaverga and Nascetta di Novello.