De Forville
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Family-run Barbaresco estate since 1860, farming Rabajà, Loreto & Pozzo.
Founded in 1860 by Gioacchino De Forville, a family of Walloon (Belgian) origin who settled in the village of Barbaresco after emigrating in 1848. Now run by brothers Paolo and Valter Anfosso, the estate has farmed Nebbiolo for over 160 years and owns parcels in some of Barbaresco's most celebrated crus — Rabajà, Loreto, Pozzo, Ovello, and Cavanna, totaling around eleven hectares across Barbaresco and Castagnole Lanze. Known for a stubbornly traditional, minimal-intervention approach that prioritizes vineyard work over marketing, De Forville produces structured, age-worthy wines that faithfully express Barbaresco's limestone-and-marl terroir.
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Who Is This For?
For traditionalists who value authentic, terroir-driven Barbaresco over flashy marketing, and who appreciate wines built for the cellar.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What vineyards does De Forville own in Barbaresco?
- De Forville owns parcels in several of Barbaresco's most celebrated crus, including Rabajà, Loreto, Pozzo, Ovello, and Cavanna, spanning roughly eleven hectares across the communes of Barbaresco and Castagnole Lanze.
- What is De Forville's winemaking philosophy?
- De Forville follows a traditional, minimal-intervention approach centered on careful vineyard work. Co-owner Paolo Anfosso has famously said he isn't running a marketing company, just making great Nebbiolo.
- How old is De Forville and who runs it today?
- The estate was founded in 1860 by Gioacchino De Forville and is run today by brothers Paolo and Valter Anfosso, continuing more than 160 years of family winemaking in Barbaresco.
- Are De Forville's Barbaresco wines suitable for aging?
- Yes. Their Barbaresco wines are structured and built with real depth, making them well suited to long-term cellaring.
- Do De Forville wines pair well with Japanese cuisine?
- Their elegant, traditional Nebbiolo pairs beautifully with grilled duck, soy-glazed mushrooms, and lean wagyu beef.