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Barolo Travel Guide
A Royal Tapestry of Medieval Charm, Legendary Wines, and Culinary Delights in Italy's Enchanting Langhe Region
Barolo is called the King of Wines and the Wine of Kings. Barolo is one of the world’s best wines made with the Nebbiolo grape. The name also refers to the delightful little medieval hamlet in Piedmont’s beautiful Langhe wine region in the Cannubi Valley. The town name has Celtic origins, and the hamlet hosts many myths and legends. The charming 10th-century castle was built in response to the many Saracen raids in the area. In the 13th century, the Falletti family, bankers from nearby Alba (home to the truffle), took the castle over. Interestingly, over time, the Falletti family “became” counts and eventually Marquises in the 18th century. The lineage died out, and in the ’70s, the castle became public property.
Barolo Castle now houses the Barolo wine museum, “WiMu,” and the castle’s cellars are home to the Enoteca Regionale (regional wine shop). Barolo is a town that lives for wine; almost all businesses are related to wine or food. There are wine shops, wineries, and restaurants with outstanding wine lists. Vineyards surround the hamlet. Practically all visitors also come for the wine. Indeed, Barolo Hamlet and the entire Langhe region are utterly delightful places to go on a truly magical wine-tasting tour!
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Risotto al Barolo Gastronomy & Wine
Nearly all the regional dishes from Barolo also feature the Barolo wines. Specialties include “Risotto al Barolo” (utterly delicious!), “Anguilla Piemontese con il Barolo” (a kind of Eel casserole with rice, cooked in Barolo wine), and Manzo al Barolo (Beef slow cooked in Barolo with cloves and herbs). You will also find all the classic Piemontese dishes here, such as Bagna Cauda, Fonduta, and a host of rich meat and game dishes, which pair perfectly with the velvety red Barolo wines. Autumn is the time for gourmet tourists to visit Barolo and Piedmont in general, as you will see truffles on all the restaurants’ menus, and even white truffles if you are lucky.
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Nearby Wine Regions
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Highlights
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The Castle of Barolo
Located in the Piazza Falletti, the castle dominates the hamlet. It houses the Enoteca Regionale and also the Museo Etnografico e Appartamenti Storici (Museum of Local Traditions and Customs) that has period furniture and a historic library on display.
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