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About Us

The Barolo & Castles Foundation began in 2011 with the objective to manage and integrate the system of castles that has developed over the centuries in the area around what is today the WiMu, or Barolo Wine Museum. The Foundation is committed to the conservation, upkeep, management, and valorization of the castles, historical palaces, and other important buildings in the Langhe and Roero.

When the project was promoted by the Department of Tourism and Culture of the Region of Piedmont, the towns of Barolo, Roddi, and Serralunga d'Alba immediately made themselves available for its management. For the 14th century manor of the latter town, the Foundation is entrusted ownership in agreement with the Superintendence for Architecture and Landscape Heritage for the provinces of Turin, Asti, Cuneo, Biella, and Vercelli.

The Foundation is in charge of managing the three castles in an integrated manner, including the opening and closing times and the promotion and execution of events that increase the value of the properties. Barolo is the wine center of such activites; Roddi will become the central seat of traditional cuisine and of the white truffle of Alba once it is fully restored; and Serralunga, whose castle has enjoyed a "rebirth" thanks to the association Amici di Serralunga, will be the gathering place of producers, tourism, and enogastronomy.

Barolo, Roddi, and Serralunga are the first three to enter the Foundation. They focus on organizing tourism and cultural initiatives, educational activities, and sharing their projects with other associations, schools, and institutions.

In addition to the three towns above and the Region of Piedmont, the founding members include the Ente Turismo Alba Bra Langhe Roero, Consortion of Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe and Roero, and the Tourism Consortium Langhe Monferrato and Roero.

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Barolo & Castles Foundation
Piazza Falletti - 12060 Barolo (CN)
Tel. +39 0173 38 66 97
Fax +39 0173 38 07 14
E-mail info@barolofoundation.it