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respect for the rhythms of nature. Harvesting is
done carefully by hand, selecting the best clusters.
From gently pressing the grapes, through to
fermentation and ageing, all the way through to
bottling, respect is shown for tradition but using the
most modern methods and equipment. The family
believes Nebbiolo is one of the noblest grape varieties,
along with Pinot Noir, producing elegant wines
that are spicy, but never thick or austere. This is the
ultimate noble wine whose qualities are enhanced
with ageing in wooden casks. It can be laid down in
bottles for many years without losing its flavour. The
company aims to treat its vines and vineyard sites
with respect by using traditional methods of tillage
and no weedkillers. It is a practitioner of sustainable
winegrowing, and is certified SQPNI. The
careful selection of grapes and low yield production
demonstrate its focus on maximising quality. Its
key markets, outside Italy, are Germany, England,
Northern Europe and the United States.
CAGLIERO SPECIALISES IN THE PRODUCTION OF QUALITY GRAPES WHICH ARE USED TO
MAKE THE MOST FAMOUS RED WINES IN PIEDMONT.
THE CURRENT NET VINEYARD AREA AMOUNTS TO ABOUT 6 HECTARES
THE BARREL CELLAR AT CAGLIERO WHERE NEBBIOLO IS
VINIFIED IN MANY WAYS
AZ. AGR. CAGLIERO A HISTORY
DATING BACK TO 1500
The company was founded by one of the oldest
winegrowing families in Barolo in 1500. The arrival
of phylloxera in the early 1900s led most of the family
to move away from their home land and seek their
fortune in the city. The vineyard was kept going by
their uncle Giovanni Battista until Mario Cagliero,
grandfather of the current owner Stefano, returned
with the aim of rebuilding and reviving the family’s
Barolo traditions. 1961 was their first ‘official’ vintage
when they produced an exceptional Barolo, marking
a turning point for the family’s fortunes.
Stefano Cagliero believes Nebbiolo is the area’s
main grape variety and should be understood as
such, albeit with different regional variations.
Barolo Ravera is a symbol of the region, tradition
and Langhe peasant culture. It has a local Piedmont
personality, appearing initially austere, almost surly,
with hard tannins that don’t initially seem appealing,
but when it begins to open up, it reveals its
true flavours, expressing incredible self-confidence
together with persistence, softness and elegance.
Barolo Terlo, the latest wine, is softer, delicate, femi-
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