Enzo Boglietti
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A family-driven Barolo producer from La Morra crafting elegant, unfiltered Nebbiolo from some of Piedmont's most prized vineyard sites.
Enzo Boglietti is an organic-certified Barolo producer farming 22 hectares across six Piedmont communes. Founded in 1991 by brothers Enzo and Gianni Boglietti, the estate grew from a modest 2.5-hectare family inheritance into one of La Morra's most respected names, producing around 100,000 bottles annually.
- Founded in 1991 by brothers Enzo and Gianni Boglietti in La Morra, Piedmont
- Farms 22 hectares across La Morra, Barolo, Monforte, Serralunga d'Alba, Roddino, and Sinio
- Organic certified from the 2017 vintage onward
- Produces approximately 100,000 bottles per year, with Barolo ranging 15,000 to 21,000 bottles per vintage
- Notable vineyard sites include Brunate, Case Nere, Fossati, and Boiolo in La Morra, plus Arione in Serralunga
- Employs spontaneous fermentation, minimal new oak, and bottles unfiltered with minimal sulfite use
- Current leadership shared by Enzo Boglietti alongside his daughter Linda and son Matteo
History and Origins
Enzo Boglietti was founded in 1991 when brothers Enzo and Gianni Boglietti inherited 2.5 to 3 hectares of family land in La Morra. Before turning to commercial wine production, the family practiced polyculture farming, including dairy and cheesemaking, while selling grapes to local cooperatives. Commercial bottling began in 1991, and the estate expanded steadily over the following decades to reach its current 22 hectares scattered across multiple communes in the Barolo appellation.
- Brothers Enzo and Gianni founded the estate in 1991
- Family background in polyculture farming, including dairy and cheese production
- Originally sold grapes to cooperatives before beginning commercial wine production
- Grew from roughly 2.5 hectares to 22 hectares over time
Vineyards and Farming
Boglietti's vineyards sit at elevations between 320 and 480 meters and are spread across six communes: La Morra, Barolo, Monforte, Serralunga d'Alba, Roddino, and Sinio. This spread gives the estate access to the contrasting terroirs of the Barolo appellation, from the more perfumed, earlier-maturing La Morra soils to the structured, tannic character of Serralunga. The estate became organically certified from the 2017 vintage, practices low-yield viticulture, and relies on hand-harvesting and hand-sorting throughout.
- Vineyards at 320 to 480 meters elevation across six communes
- Key sites include Brunate, Case Nere, Fossati, and Boiolo (La Morra) and Arione (Serralunga)
- Organic certification awarded from the 2017 vintage
- Hand-harvesting and hand-sorting practiced across all vineyards
Winemaking Philosophy
Boglietti takes a minimal-intervention approach in the cellar. Fermentations are spontaneous, using indigenous yeasts, and the estate uses minimal new oak to preserve the purity of the Nebbiolo fruit. A traditional technique called steccatura is employed for post-fermentation skin contact, contributing to the wines' structure and complexity. Wines are bottled unfiltered, with minimal sulfite additions and no added oenological tannins. The result is a range of Barolos that are elegant and age-worthy while remaining true to their vineyard origins.
- Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts
- Traditional steccatura technique used for post-fermentation skin contact
- Minimal new oak and no oenological tannins added
- Bottled unfiltered with minimal sulfite use
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Today, Boglietti is a true family operation. Enzo Boglietti leads the estate alongside his daughter Linda and son Matteo, representing the next generation's continued commitment to quality. Annual production reaches approximately 100,000 bottles, with Barolo accounting for 15,000 to 21,000 bottles per vintage depending on the year. Grapes grown across the estate include Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto, giving the lineup breadth beyond Barolo.
- Led by Enzo Boglietti with daughter Linda and son Matteo
- Total production of approximately 100,000 bottles annually
- Barolo production ranges between 15,000 and 21,000 bottles per vintage
- Estate produces wines from Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto
Elegant, structured Nebbiolo with red cherry, dried rose, tar, and earthy complexity; restrained oak influence allows fruit and terroir to lead; age-worthy with firm but refined tannins
- Enzo Boglietti Dolcetto d'Alba$18-22Approachable entry point to the estate; showcases organic farming in an everyday Piedmontese red.Find →
- Enzo Boglietti Barbera d'Alba$20-28Juicy, fruit-forward Barbera from organically farmed La Morra fruit with minimal intervention.Find →
- Enzo Boglietti Barolo$45-55Estate-level Barolo from La Morra; unfiltered and spontaneously fermented for genuine terroir expression.Find →
- Enzo Boglietti Barolo Brunate$75-95Single-vineyard Barolo from La Morra's Brunate MGA; elegant, age-worthy, and bottled unfiltered.Find →
- Enzo Boglietti Barolo Arione$80-100Serralunga d'Alba fruit delivers a structured, tannic Barolo with exceptional aging potential.Find →
- Founded 1991 in La Morra; organic certified from 2017 vintage
- 22 hectares across La Morra, Barolo, Monforte, Serralunga d'Alba, Roddino, and Sinio at 320 to 480 meters elevation
- Key MGA sites: Brunate, Case Nere, Fossati, Boiolo (La Morra); Arione (Serralunga)
- Winemaking: spontaneous fermentation, steccatura post-fermentation skin contact, minimal new oak, unfiltered, no fining tannins
- Annual production approximately 100,000 bottles; Barolo 15,000 to 21,000 bottles per vintage