About the wine

Bartolomeo Racca bought the Montanello estate in 1864 and began producing and selling the first Barolo as the headquarters of the Langhe winegrowers' cooperative. For five generations, the Montanello estate, which is located in the municipality of Castiglione Falletto, in the heart of the Barolo wine region, has been owned by the Racca family and is now managed by Alberto Racca and sisters Maria Pia and Cristina. 11 ha of vineyards stretch across the property. From the outset, the hill in Montanello was regarded as one of the best Barolo growing areas. Thanks to the composition of the soil and its optimal south, southwest and west location, the grapes can optimally benefit from the climatic conditions. Alberto Racca is an ambitious young winemaker who respects the traditions but is open to everything new in oenology.