Campasso

Campasso sits within the Verduno commune, the northernmost and one of the smallest villages in the Barolo DOCG production zone. The vineyard occupies elevations between 250 and 350 metres, with an east-facing aspect that delivers morning sun while protecting the fruit from the most intense afternoon heat. The proximity of the Tanaro River moderates temperature extremes, softening the otherwise cool continental climate and contributing to the mild winters and warm summers that define the zone.

• Northern edge of Barolo DOCG, in the Verduno commune
• East-facing slopes at 250 to 350 metres elevation
• Tanaro River proximity moderates diurnal temperature swings
• Cool continental climate with warm growing season

The soils at Campasso are calcareous slimy limestone, a soil type common to the Verduno commune and linked to the elegant, fragrant style that distinguishes Verduno Barolos from those of more southerly communes like La Morra or Barolo. The fine-textured, high-limestone composition limits vine vigor and promotes the development of complex aromatic compounds in Nebbiolo, resulting in wines with notable finesse rather than sheer power.

• Calcareous slimy limestone is the defining soil type
• High limestone content drives aromatic complexity in Nebbiolo
• Soil texture moderates vine vigor and supports concentration

Nebbiolo grown at Campasso produces Barolo of a recognizably Verduno character. Wines tend toward elegance, with floral aromatics, red fruit, and a spicy quality that sets Verduno apart from the broader Barolo appellation. The east-facing aspect and calcareous soils deliver structure with finesse, making these wines approachable in youth relative to more tannic Barolos while still offering genuine aging potential. Campasso fruit often appears in multi-vineyard Barolo blends alongside other Verduno MGAs.

• Elegant, aromatic style with spice and floral notes
• Finesse-focused rather than power-driven
• Used in single-vineyard bottlings and multi-vineyard blends
• Characteristic Verduno personality: fragrant, refined, structured

Fratelli Alessandria and Castello di Verduno are the leading names associated with Campasso and the broader Verduno MGA landscape. Both estates have long histories rooted in the commune and offer the clearest expressions of its terroir. Their wines from Campasso, whether bottled as single-vineyard expressions or blended with fruit from other Verduno MGAs, serve as benchmarks for understanding the appellation.

• Fratelli Alessandria: longstanding Verduno specialist
• Castello di Verduno: historic estate with deep commune ties
• Both producers use Campasso in multi-vineyard Barolo blends