With a history spanning more than 150 years, Cappellano stands among Barolo’s most revered family estates. That story began when the current owner’s great-great-grandfather, Filippo Cappellano, a local notary, who decided, at the age of 48, to bring together 60 hectares of land into a single estate. His work, together with that of his family, laid the foundations for the future success of the estate. The wines of Giovanni Cappellano, Filippo’s son, were awarded a bronze medal at the 1889 Paris Exposition. The next generation saw Teobaldo Cappellano build on that legacy, devoting himself to meticulous vineyard work and careful winemaking in pursuit of the highest quality. Today, the current owner has embraced a different challenge: guiding nature while allowing it to express itself. He describes the estate as a ‘conservator’, believing that preserving knowledge, traditions and vineyard practices is fundamental. Accordingly, the vines are farmed organically, while work in the cellar is kept as low-intervention as possible.

A real stalwart of the Barolo appellation, domain Cappellano boasts of a rich family history dating back 150 years. There is a pride in their transmission of savoir-faire and work ethic through the generations. Hence why this Barolo is such a great success. The Nebbiolo vines are grown organically in an ideal position facing the south and at altitude, the combination of which assures optimal maturity for the grapes. Once harvested, there is minimal intervention in the vinification process. Fermentation takes 2 to 3 weeks and uses only indigenous yeasts. What follows is a very long maturation in large foudre containers. The ageing process even continues once the wines are bottled so that they can refine further. Once in the glass this cuvée reveals a garnet hue with hints of orange, introducing a complex bouquet marked by dried flowers (violet, rose), herbs and Morello cherry. The palate is structured by present tannins and a frank acidity, the sign of good ageing potential and a certain vivacity.