09/22/2026
Augusta Cappellano is the 5th generation of the family to produce w**e from vineyards in Serralunga d’Alba. A legendary producer making w**es from a meager 4 hectares of vineyards. It was Augusto’s great uncle, Giuseppe, who was a pharmacist that created their famous Barolo Chinato, the Barolo infused with a variety of “medicines”. Giovanni, Augusto’s grandfather (and brother to Giuseppe) died in 1912 from a tropical fever contracted in Tunisia while looking for vines that were not susceptible to phylloxera. Giuseppe retired from his pharmacy to run the estate. It was Teobaldo, Augusto’s father, that reduced the size of the estate to further focus on quality. Indigenous years, limited sulfur, traditional vitrification, and the lack of filtration define the pure style of Cappellano. As for the Barolo Chianto recipe, it has been handed down generation to generation as a family secret. The “medicinal” herbs and spices are ground using a stone mortar and pestle.
Undoubtedly one of Barolo’s true greats, Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio is now ran by Mauro Mascarello. It was Maurizio, Mauro’s grandfather who is responsible for purchasing this hallowed parcel of the Monprivato vineyard. It is often considered one the greatest vineyards in the world. Maurizio is responsible for planting Nebbiolo Michét here in 1921 (if you’re curious about what this is exactly, lets talk). As for the Perno vineyard… there is so much personality here. After of period of not being in production, this tiny parcel (just over 0.5 HA) was replanted in the 70s and 80s. It provides such a distinct and intense w**e.
