Barbaresco Terroir
John
Anthony Rizzo was commissioned to create the book
titled Barbaresco
Terroir to
celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Enoteca
Regionale del Barbaresco. Written by Aldo Vacca and
translated to english by Donna Macdonald
Barbaresco
Terroir tells
the story of this land, the people and the grape
Nebbiolo that all come together to make the wine
Barbaresco. Forwards were written by the respected wine
writers Matt Kramer in English and Alessandro
Masnaghetti in Italian. The book also includes maps and
the authoritative list of the vineyards of Barbaresco.
The wine region of Barbaresco has long been a magnet for food and wine lovers from all over the world. Nestled in the hills of the Piedmont Region is the area called the Langhe. This region not only has a reputation for wine, but also for its cheeses, pasta, hazelnuts, chestnuts, porcinis and the exotic and aromatic white truffles. Many chefs, sommeliers and restaurateurs regularly visit the wineries and restaurants of Barbaresco for inspiration and relaxation. The region has also enjoyed an increase in global attention since the 2006 Torino Olympic Games as well as the annual Truffle Festival held just a few miles away in Alba each October.
The Barbaresco wine country is uniquely situated only a one-hour drive from Torino and an equal distance to the Mediterranean and the Western Alps and attracts travelers drawn to its natural beauty and away from the typical tourist fare. In addition, the region has many holiday options; from agritourismos (tourist apartments located on working farms and wineries) to several nearby Relais Chateaux properties that offer elegance and pampering as well as dining options that range from Michelin starred restaurants to family run trattorias.
Aldo Vacca has been an unofficial ambassador of Barbaresco for over 20 years teaching consumers and restaurants about the nuances of the wine and the beauty of the region. When award-winning photographer John Anthony Rizzo first visited the area in 2001, he quickly felt in love with the visual landscape and decided to make Barbaresco his home. It was only a matter of time before he too became a part of the Barbaresco terroir!
The wine region of Barbaresco has long been a magnet for food and wine lovers from all over the world. Nestled in the hills of the Piedmont Region is the area called the Langhe. This region not only has a reputation for wine, but also for its cheeses, pasta, hazelnuts, chestnuts, porcinis and the exotic and aromatic white truffles. Many chefs, sommeliers and restaurateurs regularly visit the wineries and restaurants of Barbaresco for inspiration and relaxation. The region has also enjoyed an increase in global attention since the 2006 Torino Olympic Games as well as the annual Truffle Festival held just a few miles away in Alba each October.
The Barbaresco wine country is uniquely situated only a one-hour drive from Torino and an equal distance to the Mediterranean and the Western Alps and attracts travelers drawn to its natural beauty and away from the typical tourist fare. In addition, the region has many holiday options; from agritourismos (tourist apartments located on working farms and wineries) to several nearby Relais Chateaux properties that offer elegance and pampering as well as dining options that range from Michelin starred restaurants to family run trattorias.
Aldo Vacca has been an unofficial ambassador of Barbaresco for over 20 years teaching consumers and restaurants about the nuances of the wine and the beauty of the region. When award-winning photographer John Anthony Rizzo first visited the area in 2001, he quickly felt in love with the visual landscape and decided to make Barbaresco his home. It was only a matter of time before he too became a part of the Barbaresco terroir!