The local region (Langhe) is also famous for the wine. People from around the world would come here to follow the “wine trail” through the typical areas of Dolcetto d’Alba, Barbera d’Alba and Nebbiolo d’Alba to sample the world-famous Nebbiolo wine: Barolo and Barbaresco.
Being the excellent hosts that they are, our B&B hosts took us to a winery that belongs to their friends so that we can source some wine to go with our truffle dinner.
Being the excellent hosts that they are, our B&B hosts took us to a winery that belongs to their friends so that we can source some wine to go with our truffle dinner.
It is located in a beautiful village called Castellinaldo.
It was a Sunday and it was a very last minute arrangement. We basically turned up at their door hoping that they are in. Luckily, Marina is a long-time friend of our host and she was too kind to kick us out!
The Marsaglia Cantina winery is belonged to the the Marsaglia family, who has been making wines in the Langhe region for 4 generations. Most of their slopes are south facing and they produces local grape varieties including Arneis, Nebbiola and Barbera.
The Marsaglia Cantina winery is belonged to the the Marsaglia family, who has been making wines in the Langhe region for 4 generations. Most of their slopes are south facing and they produces local grape varieties including Arneis, Nebbiola and Barbera.
Marlina enthusiastically showed us the cellars. She is a very confident and strong-minded woman and she has been the driving force behind the growth of her husband's family business. It is certainly not easy for a woman to do that in Italy and I respect her for that.
We were shown a really old cellar. Though not all the wine in here were old. It has the perfect condition for storing wine.
Marlina patiently explained how each type of wine is aged in the barrels.
I like oaky wine so I say the longer the better!
We also did some wine tasting in the verandah, which offers a great view! What a great way to spend an afternoon!
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