La Rachilana
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Family-run Monforte d'Alba estate crafting sustainable, terroir-driven Barolo.
La Rachilana is a family-run estate in Località San Giuseppe, in the hills of Monforte d'Alba, Piedmont. Founded in 1964 by Bartolomeo and his son Mario, who had worked the vineyards for years as sharecroppers, the winery is now run by third-generation siblings Davide and Daniela Marengo. Across 4 hectares — including holdings in the celebrated Ravera subzone — the estate produces Dolcetto d'Alba, Barbera d'Alba, Langhe Nebbiolo, and Barolo (notably the DOCG 'Clivus'), prioritizing quality over quantity. The winery is a member of 'The Green Experience' sustainability project and farms without herbicides or insecticides, guided by Davide's philosophy that 'nature must take its course.'
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for those who appreciate small-production, family-made Piedmontese wines rooted in sustainable, low-intervention farming and authentic Monforte d'Alba terroir.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is La Rachilana located?
- La Rachilana is located at Località San Giuseppe in the municipality of Monforte d'Alba, in the heart of Piedmont's Langhe wine region.
- Who runs La Rachilana today?
- The estate is run by third-generation siblings Davide and Daniela Marengo, continuing the family business founded in 1964 by their grandfather Bartolomeo and his son Mario.
- What wines does La Rachilana produce?
- La Rachilana produces Dolcetto d'Alba, Barbera d'Alba, Langhe Nebbiolo, and Barolo DOCG, including the 'Clivus' bottling from the Ravera subzone.
- Is La Rachilana a sustainable producer?
- Yes. The estate is a member of 'The Green Experience' sustainability project and farms its 4 hectares without herbicides or insecticides.
- What is Davide Marengo's winemaking philosophy?
- Davide Marengo believes 'nature must take its course' — the wines are made in respect of the land and the timing that nature imposes, prioritizing quality over quantity.