From the hills of Monferrato to the great crus of Barolo, Michele Chiarlo offers a discovery experience of Piedmont where wine, landscape, art and hospitality intertwine. In the year of the winery’s seventieth anniversary, founded in 1956, this connection is told through its locations: the headquarters in Calamandrana, the Art Park La Court in Castelnuovo Calcea, the Cannubi Path in Barolo and the Palás Cerequio relais in La Morra. An itinerary that invites you to discover the territory through tastings, walks among the vineyards and stays in the heart of the vineyards.
THE RELAIS IN A BAROLO CRU
Immersed in the vineyards of Cerequio, in La Morra, Palás Cerequio is the Chiarlo family’s relais dedicated to the great crus of Barolo. The nine suites, each named after a geographical designation of the appellation, blend historic architecture, contemporary elements and works by Giancarlo Ferraris. To discover the landscape surrounding the relais, the “Explore Cerequio” experience guides guests through the history and characteristics of the vineyard, with an introduction by the sommelier followed by a tasting. Your stay can also be enriched by the gastronomic offerings of La Corte Restaurant, where chef Vincenzo La Corte works in the kitchen. In autumn, an opportunity to embrace the traditions of Langhe is truffle hunting, which can be booked by relais guests. The experience includes a half-day with professional truffle hunters and their dogs, to learn about the truffle hunter’s work, observe the bond with the dog and discover the territory through a practice deeply rooted in its identity.
THE CRUS AND TIME
In the eighteenth-century cellars of the relais, the Barolo Cellar holds over 6,000 bottles, with vintages from Michele Chiarlo winery dating back to 1958. From this collection, private tastings by reservation are organized, curated by sommelier Roberto Stroppiana. The proposals range from “The Michele Chiarlo Selection“, a journey through some of Piedmont’s main appellations, to “The Icons of the House“, dedicated to the family’s crus. Vertical tastings of Cerequio and Cannubi allow you to explore the evolution of the two Barolos across different vintages, while “The Producers of Cerequio” compares interpretations of the same cru by different producers. Wines and vintages may vary according to availability.
CANNUBI PATH, ART AMONG THE VINES
In the Cannubi vineyard, in Barolo, the Cannubi Path is the artistic route created by Ugo Nespolo and dedicated to Michele Chiarlo. Inspired by the Art Park La Court experience, it brings installations and artworks among the vines, creating a dialogue between wine culture and the artist’s language. The project celebrates a partnership lasting over a decade and transforms the vineyard into a space of discovery, where the landscape is enriched with new perspectives and meanings.
THE MONFERRATO SECTION
The journey continues in Monferrato. In Castelnuovo Calcea, the Art Park La Court offers an encounter between art and landscape in the hills of the estate. The artworks scattered among the vines accompany a walk dedicated to the relationship between man, nature and wine culture, with the possibility to explore the park independently through an audio guide. At the Calamandrana headquarters, visits and tastings by reservation allow you to delve deeper into the history of Michele Chiarlo and his interpretation of Piedmont wines, completing an itinerary that connects the winery to its vineyards and hospitality venues.
