Piedmont New Releases: Guido Porro

Guido Porro is based in Serralunga d’Alba, with the winery and family home perched above the iconic amphitheatre of Lazzarito. They own 10 hectares of prime vineyards and produce roughly 50,000 bottles annually. The winemaking is deeply traditional, with first fermentations taking place in stainless steel and tigne before ageing in traditional oak botti.

Regularly referred to as one of the most “under the radar” Barolo producers, the wines made at Guido Porro are seriously age-worthy and fabulous examples of the magic that is Serralunga. Guido is the fourth generation, and the baton is now passing to his son Fabio. Their winemaking and practices remain virtually unchanged, with only very subtle tweaks introduced by each new generation. The major change was the decision to bottle their own wines, something the estate began only in the mid-1980s, rather than selling wine in demijohns or barrels. For lovers of traditional Barolo, think Bartolo Mascarello or Giacomo Conterno; Guido Porro should be on your radar.