Damilano

One of the oldest wineries in the region, Damilano dates back to 1890, when Giuseppe Borgogno started cultivating grapes and producing wine from his own vineyards in the heart of Italy’s most dynamic, competitive, and prestigious wine zone; Barolo. Giacomo Damilano, the founder’s son-in-law, took over the winery operation in 1935. Giacomo grew the business, improved the quality of both the vinification system and the vineyards and turned the winery into a “jewel” of the Langhe area. 

The results of his hard work were passed down with great pride to his grandchildren Paolo, Mario and Guido in 1997: they gave new vigour to the family company and they are still working to maintain and improve its reputation for quality. 

While the family’s dedication to tradition, combined with the skills of modern winemaking, contribute to the production of high quality wines, much of the credit is owed to the fact that Damilano’s vineyards are in the most world-renowned sites in Barolo. At perhaps the most historically important site, the hill of Cannubi, Damilano owns a large section in the historical core of the hill and nearly all of the section just to the west, Cannubi Valletta. Crus from these plots, Cannubi, Brunate, Cerequio and Liste have distinct expressions that showcase the differences in terroir. In addition to these single vineyard wines, there is Barolo Lecinquevigne, a blend of five vineyards from three different towns: Barolo, Grinzane Cavour, Monforte. 

The portfolio does not stop with Barolo, it includes a Langhe Arneis, Barbera d’Asti, Barbera d’Alba, Langhe Nebbiolo, Langhe Chardonnay, and a Barolo Chinato. In all of these places, the grapes are cultivated in prestigious and carefully selected vineyards that the company looks after with great attention and respect.

Aside from their world-class vineyard holdings and winery, the family operates a Michelin-starred restaurant in La Morra. In this endeavor, the Damilano name likewise stands for longevity and top quality.