History and Places

The castle, whose beautiful silhouette stretches upward, overlooks the village of Serralunga, whose radial web of streets branch out at its feet. It is an ancient town, which has existed for nearly 1000 years. Early in the second millennium, a square tower was built on this hill symbolizing both defense and ownership. The present day castle was built around the middle of the fourteenth century, the. In 1950, President Luigi Einaudi spearheaded its restoration. The famous Nebbiolo vineyards of Barolo surround the village; meanwhile, in its cellars the “King of Wines,” matures, who will one-day delight great connoisseurs around the world.