Published: 22 Oct 2024
Barolo en Primeur Returns: Auctioning Exceptional Wine for Social Impact
The annual charity auction, Barolo en Primeur, returns this October, brought to you by the Cassa di Risparmio di Cuneo Foundation, in collaboration with the CRC Donare Foundation ETS and the Consortium of Protection of Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe and Dogliani.
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Image courtesy of Langhevini
The auction will take place on 25th October at 19:30 (CET), with a live stream available, consisting of 14 barrels and 10 municipal lots. Register to bid and place absentee bids here.
Presented by Christie’s, Barolo en Primeur presents a rare opportunity to acquire prestigious Barolo wines, still in their refinement phase, with proceeds supporting socially impactful projects. Once fully aged in 2027, successful bidders will receive around 270 bottles per barrel, with bespoke labels designed by internationally renowned artists.
Image Courtesy of Fondazione CRC
In its commitment to producing exceptional Barolo from this historic vineyard, the CRC Foundation, which has owned the estate since 2019, has engaged the expertise of Donato Lanati and his Enosis Meraviglia Laboratory. The renowned oenologist has been entrusted with overseeing every aspect of the production process, from grape ripening to vinification and the wine's final maturation in the bottle.
Image Courtesy of Fondazione CRC
Renowned wine critic Antonio Galloni personally tasted the wine from each barrique, offering his insights on how these rare wines beautifully capture the essence of Barolo, and in particular, the unique character of the Gustava Vineyard.
Watch further tasting videos here.
The full proceeds from the auction of the lots associated with barrels will be directed towards charitable initiatives, some of which will be determined in collaboration with the successful bidders. Meanwhile, the proceeds from the auction of the municipal lots will support projects undertaken by the School of Enology in Alba, Italy, as well as other local organizations.
Find out more:
Fondazione CRC
Fondazione CRC Donare
https://www.fondazionecrcdonare.it/index.php/en/home-english/
Consortium of Protection of Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe and Dogliani
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