Barolo Festival
in Malmö

Founded in the 1930s, Ceretto is a family estate deeply rooted in the Langhe. Pioneers in recognising the importance of individual vineyards, the Ceretto family helped shape a new understanding of terroir in Barolo and Barbaresco.

Today, through organic viticulture and minimal intervention, the estate continues to honour its heritage while exploring the relationship between tradition, innovation and the distinctive character of each vineyard.

In the small village of Perno, Elio Sandri quietly produces some of Barolo’s most distinctive wines. Working exclusively with grapes from the seven-hectare Disa vineyard, purchased by his father in 1965, Elio remains devoted to traditional winemaking, with long macerations and extended ageing in large Slavonian oak casks. His wines are celebrated for their depth, austerity and elegance, reflecting a philosophy shaped by patience, tradition and an enduring connection to the land.

For nearly a century, the Manzone family has cultivated the steep, stony slopes of Castelletto in Monforte d’Alba, some 450 metres above sea level, at the very heart of the Barolo hills.

Here, poor soils and challenging conditions have shaped generations of winemaking, turning scarcity into strength. Today, the family continues to honour this remarkable landscape, producing wines that reflect the resilience, character and unmistakable identity of Castelletto.

Rooted in Ravera's celebrated vineyards in Novello, Elvio Cogno is a family estate shaped by four generations of winemaking. Founded on the vision of Elvio Cogno, the winery is now led by his daughter Nadia Cogno and Valter Fissore, carrying forward a philosophy of deep respect for the land and its traditions.

With around fifteen hectares of vineyards, including some of Ravera's most prized sites, the family produces wines celebrated for their elegance, freshness and remarkable ability to age. Each bottle reflects a commitment to understanding the vineyard and letting Novello's distinctive character speak for itself.

Founded in 1761, Borgogno is one of Barolo’s oldest wineries, with over 260 years of history rooted in the heart of the village. Here, tradition is a philosophy built on patience, time, and an enduring respect for the land.

From spontaneous fermentations in concrete tanks to long ageing in large Slavonian oak casks, Borgogno continues to honour the methods that have shaped its wines for generations. Today, through organic viticulture and a commitment to preserving the character of its historic vineyards, the estate carries centuries of Barolo tradition into the future.

In the heart of Barolo, the Barale family has been making wine for over 150 years. From the pioneering work of Francesco Barale to the present generation led by Sergio and his daughters Eleonora and Gloria, the estate remains deeply connected to its family heritage.

Across 13 hectares, including the historic vineyards of Cannubi, Castellero and Bussia, the family continues to honour traditional winemaking through long macerations and ageing in large oak barrels. Their wines reflect both the diversity of Barolo's terroir and generations of knowledge, patience and respect for the land.

Born from the friendship of young winemakers raised in the Langhe, Merendasinoira is a celebration of shared roots, winemaking traditions and the pleasure of coming together around a table.

Inspired by generations of family knowledge, homemade tajarin and their grandparents’ wines, the friends established their winery in Novello, combining traditional vineyard practices with a contemporary approach. From Langhe Nebbiolo and Barbera to Barolo from Ravera and Sottocastello, their wines express the character of the region and a shared philosophy.

Rooted in La Morra since 1928, the Ballarin family's winemaking tradition continues through Gianni and his daughter Cecilia. Their seven-hectare estate embraces organic and biodynamic practices, traditional winemaking and a philosophy of giving back to the land. From wine and grappa to apple brandy, everything follows a natural cycle, reflecting generations of knowledge and a deep respect for nature.

In the hills of Roddi, Gian Luca Colombo approaches winemaking with curiosity, intuition and respect for nature. His organic and biodynamic farm is a living ecosystem where vineyards coexist with fruit trees, ancient grains and animals.

Combining traditional methods with experimentation in the cellar, Gian Luca creates wines that express the individuality of each vineyard and vintage, guided by a philosophy that values observation, biodiversity and the freedom to explore.

After co-founding Conterno-Fantino in 1982, Diego Conterno established his own estate in 2000, returning to a more traditional expression of Barolo. Today, alongside his son Stefano, he cultivates approximately eight hectares of organic vineyards, including parcels in the celebrated Ginestra cru.

Through spontaneous fermentations, ageing in large oak casks and minimal intervention, father and son produce wines that reflect the structure, elegance and distinctive character of Monforte d’Alba.

A former mechanical engineer, Paolo Giordano revived his wife Iliana’s family winemaking tradition in Perno, with roots dating back to 1939. After decades of the family vineyards being entrusted to others, Paolo brought winemaking back to the estate, releasing his first vintage in 2018.

Today, guided by organic principles and respect for the land, Paolo produces wines that reflect the distinctive character of Perno, bringing a new perspective to generations of family heritage.

Cristina Prandi's family winemaking history dates back to 1864, when her great-great-grandfather founded the family winery in Barolo. In 2019, at just 20 years old, Cristina set out to revive the Prandi name, bringing a long-forgotten family tradition into a new era.

Today, working with vineyards in Paiagallo and La Morra, she combines traditional winemaking with a deep respect for nature. Her wines reflect generations of knowledge, a remarkable determination and the courage to carry a family legacy forward on her own terms.

Azienda Agricola Lalù is one of the most exciting and dynamic new wine producers in Piemonte. The winery was founded in 2019 by two friends, Lara Rocchetti and Luisa Sala (Lara + Luisa give the name Lalù). They met while studying at the University of Pollenzo, where they worked together on carbon-neutral vineyards. With experience from Comte Lafon and Cécile Tremblay in Burgundy, and Trediberri, Conterno Fantino and Réva in Piemonte, they make transparent and elegant wines that mix new techniques with classic ones.

Domenico Clerico is one of the most famous and acclaimed wine producers in Barolo. The winery was founded in 1976 and is located on the beautiful hills of the Monforte d’Alba area.

During the 80s and 90s, Domenico Clerico was one of the so-called Barolo Boys, who wanted to change the area with new techniques and a style of Barolo that was more accessible. Over time, the style of the wines has changed a lot. In the past, they used small, new oak barrels and methods that gave a more direct and accessible style in line with the spirit of the times, while today there is a move back towards a more traditional style. From the rebels of the past to modern elegance.

After Domenico passed away in 2017, his wife Giuliana took over the helm and today runs the estate with the help of Domenico’s nieces Cecilia and Orlando Rocca.