The history of our winery is that of our family, the Marencos, firmly rooted in Dogliani, a village in the Langhe that has always been linked to viticulture.
From great-grandfather Francesco to grandfather Luigi, from my parents Aldo and Bruna to myself, Claudio, the long peasant tradition of attachment to the land has never been interrupted.
Always looking for the best exposures for the vineyards and constant care for the cultivation of the rows, without resorting to unnecessary forcing and polluting treatments, since 1991 we were among the first producers in the area to obtain the organic suitability certification now issued by Bioagricert.
The organic approach is the result of our agricultural and production philosophy which favors the relationship with the territory and nature and, more generally, with the authenticity of foods.
Our company currently owns 25 hectares of land, 12 of which are dedicated to vines (Dolcetto, Barbera, Favorita, Nebbiolo, Nascetta, Merlot), in total we produce around 70-80,000 scrupulously controlled bottles every year.
OUR TASTINGS
APERITIF IN THE CELLAR – € 25pp
What’s better than an aperitif in the cellar, surrounded by a romantic and relaxing atmosphere.
After the welcome you can visit the cellar, Claudio will tell you about the history of the company and the cellar work, at the end you can sit in the tasting room or if it’s nice even outside with wonderful views.
You will be served a platter full of good local things.
The platter will consist of 2 local cheeses, 2 local cured meats, lard, cugna, bread,
and 4 wines from the Marenco Aldo company of your choice.
Other wines can be added at the moment at a cost of €3.00 per glass.
APERIVEGAN IN THE CELLAR – € 25pp
From this year we also have the possibility of offering an aperitif for vegans and vegetarians.
It’s about tasting the exquisite giardiniera and the pinzimonio,
accompanied by the excellent wines of our cellar, including 4 wines from the Marenco Aldo company of your choice,
other wines can be added on the spot at a cost of €3.00 per glass.
PIC NIC – € 35pp
On foot among the Dogliesi Hills
The Aldo Marenco farm offers a walk with picnic in the splendid setting of Dogliani.
The route, which crosses the company courtyard, is a ring, is 10 km long, has a height difference of 228 m, has a travel time of just over 3 hours of “light” walking and is suitable for families. It is a well-marked panoramic path that winds from the historic center of the town through the green fields to a panoramic ridge.
For the picnic, the Aldo Marenco company provides a thermal backpack containing a blanket, a small knife, a corkscrew, 2 glasses for water, 2 glasses for wine, 2 cutlery kits, 2 paper plates.
The backpack contains a portion for two people of:
Tuma di Murazzano and Raschera (typical local cheeses)
, salami, raw ham. A jar of vegetable starter. Two bottles of water.
A bottle of wine to choose from:
Langhe Favorita – Langhe Nascetta – Langhe Rosato – Dogliani Pirun – Dogliani Bric – Dogliani Suri – Barbera Pirona – Barbera Sain Sulfì.
The backpack (1 backpack for 2 people) will be returned at the end of the walk.
PIC NIC WITH E-BIKE – € 80pp
E-Bike in the Dogliesi Hills
Would you like to take an E-Bike trip immersed in the most uncontaminated nature, being able to enjoy the unique panorama of our hills, pedaling effortlessly among vineyards, meadows and hazelnut groves? And maybe stop for a picnic on the grass or, at the end of the tour, discover our wines accompanied by typical local products?
Our company organizes, upon reservation, every moment of your day.
Don’t have an E-Bike? No problem, we’ll take care of it.
THE PATH
The circular tour to be done in total autonomy is mapped with a satellite map system, it starts from our company and winds along the Dogliani ridges, crosses the historic center and the Borgo Antico Dogliani Castello, a medieval corner of rare beauty.
The route is completely asphalted and runs on secondary roads with little traffic in the hamlets around Dogliani.
It is 30 km long, lasts about 2 hours without stops, is not very demanding and therefore also suitable for children.
The backpack contains a portion for two people of:
Tuma di Murazzano and Raschera (typical local cheeses), salami, raw ham. A jar of vegetable starter. Two bottles of water.
A bottle of wine to choose from:
Langhe Favorita – Langhe Nascetta – Langhe Rosato – Dogliani Pirun – Dogliani Bric – Dogliani Suri – Barbera Pirona – Barbera Sain Sulfì.
The backpack (1 backpack for 2 people) will be returned at the end of the walk.
IMPORTANT: children over 14 years old and at least 140cm tall. To reserve the e-bikes of your size we will need to know the heights of the people.
GREEN HORSE RIDING + PICNIC – € 75pp
Difficulty: EASY – Age min. 6 years – max 3 people – Duration walk: 1h
Arrival at the MARENCO ALDO company, check in and supply of the thermal backpack for the picnic, inside the backpack you will find a portion for two people of:
Tuma di Murazzano and Raschera (typical local cheeses), salami, raw ham. A jar of vegetable starter. Two bottles of water.
A bottle of wine chosen from:
Langhe Favorita – Langhe Nascetta – Langhe Rosato – Dogliani Pirun – Dogliani Bric – Dogliani Suri – Barbera Pirona – Barbera Sain Sulfì.
The menu can be customized on request in terms of composition, wines and portions.
For Dogliani Parlapa, Barbera Balin and Nebbiolo wines the supplement is €5 per bottle.
For each additional portion the supplement is € 5
For each bottle of water the supplement is € 1
The backpack (1 backpack for 2 people) will be returned at the end of the walk
After providing the picnic backpack and visiting the cellar we will give you directions to go to the riding school not far from us where they will be waiting for you for the walk.
The walk takes place on low difficulty routes with the possibility of having a guide on the ground instead of on horseback, the horseback ride lasts about an hour. The route branches out between vineyards, fields, meadows and hazelnut groves, among the hills of the Langhe Doglianese and is very panoramic, it will be the guide’s responsibility to describe and tell the story of the area.
At the end of the horseback ride you can have your picnic near the riding stables or of your choice in other places, even from the giant bench which is not very far from the riding stables.
We will wait for you at the company to return your backpack and any other tastings in the cellar.
Please report the age of the person and if there are any difficulties or problems to take into consideration.
PURPLE HORSE RIDING + PICNIC – € 95pp
Difficulty: MEDIUM – Age min. 14 years – max 3 people – Duration walk: 2h
Requirements: knowing how to ride a horse (having already done independent walks)
Arrival at the MARENCO ALDO company, check in and supply of the thermal backpack for the picnic, inside the backpack you will find a portion for two people of:
Tuma di Murazzano and Raschera (typical local cheeses), salami, raw ham. A jar of vegetable starter. Two bottles of water.
A bottle of wine chosen from:
Langhe Favorita – Langhe Nascetta – Langhe Rosato – Dogliani Pirun – Dogliani Bric – Dogliani Suri – Barbera Pirona – Barbera Sain Sulfì.
The menu can be customized on request in terms of composition, wines and portions.
For Dogliani Parlapa, Barbera Balin and Nebbiolo wines the supplement is €5 per bottle.
For each additional portion the supplement is €5.
For each bottle of water the supplement is €1.
The backpack (1 backpack for 2 people) will be returned at the end of the walk
After providing the picnic backpack and visiting the cellar we will give you directions to go to the riding school not far from us where they will be waiting for you for the walk .
The walk takes place on routes with points of greater difficulty, in some points there may be the need to set foot on the ground and proceed with the horse by hand and then go back up. You can touch asphalt roads.
The guide accompanies you exclusively on horseback.
The route branches out between vineyards, fields, meadows and hazelnut groves, among the hills of the Langhe Doglianese and is very panoramic, it will be the guide’s responsibility to describe and tell the story of the area.
At the end of the horseback ride you can have your picnic near the riding stables or of your choice in other places, even from the giant bench which is not very far from the riding stables.
We will wait for you at the company to return your backpack and any other tastings in the cellar.
Please report the age of the person and if there are any difficulties or problems to take into consideration.
TRUFFLE SEARCH + LIGHT LUNCH/DINNER – 2h – € 70pp
min.5/6 adult participants
Children over 6 years €35 – Children under 6 years free.
Departure times for tours: 9.00 am – 2.00 pm
Language: Italian/basic English / French basic/advanced Piedmontese
Introduction: The search for truffles, both black in summer and white in autumn, is simulated, i.e. the truffles are hidden the day before by the Trifulao but in any case the dog does not know it and for him it is a real search.
Programme: Arrival at the cellar, introduction to the area and the day’s activities with a welcome coffee and a plate of mixed desserts typical of GAT DUS.
Short walk in the vineyards to reach the property forest where the truffle search will be held with the Trifolao.
At the end of the simulated search, toast in the woods with a glass of Dolcetto to praise the truffle found.
Following, light lunch/dinner based on bread, tuma with truffle, egg with truffle, ice cream with truffle, all paired with a selection of 3 wines.
OUR PRODUCTS
WINES FOR TASTING:
All our wines have been organic since 1991, in our tastings we can offer you the following wines:
DOGLIANI DOCG PIRUN – A more classic and traditional dessert aged in concrete tanks, simple, fresh, easy, of medium structure to drink with aperitifs and simple meals.
DOGLIANI SURI – A more vigorous and important dessert, aged in concrete tanks, south-east exposure, great structure and body, a nice freshness and good balance, to be combined with more important meals.
DOGLIANI SUPERIORE PARLAPA – Vigorous and important Dolcetto, aged for one year in large wooden barrels, notable complexity and structure, great vigor and power, but also a lot of elegance and finesse. To drink in large meals with important dishes.
LANGHE BARBERA PIRONA – More traditional Barbera, full-bodied but young and fresh, with a more marked acidity and freshness, aged in concrete tanks.
LANGHE BARBERA BALIN – Barbera potente e vigoroso, affinato in barrique per un anno, di grande struttura e complessità, da accompagnare pasti importanti.
LANGHE NEBBIOLO – Powerful and vigorous Barbera, aged in barrique for a year, with great structure and complexity, to accompany important meals.
LANGHE NASCETTA – White wine, young and fresh, of medium structure with spicy aromas, to be drunk with aperitifs and summer meals.
LANGHE FAVORITA – White wine, young and fresh, of medium structure with aromatic aromas, to be drunk with aperitifs and summer meals.
REVIEW
O. V. 2 recensioni ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Посетила винодельню в ноябре этого года.
Прежде всего понравилось как меня встретил винодел Клаудио и его семья.Они показывали виноградники,рассказывали историю создания винодельни,а так же про сорты винограда из которых производится их вино.
Затем была дегустация с невероятно вкусными закусками и вином,которое мне очень понравилось.
Хотелось бы так же отметить клиентоориентированность и высокий уровень обслуживанния.
Из вина очень понравилась Parlapa,яркий и насыщенный вкус.
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Während unserem Urlaub in Dogliani haben wir uns spontan entschieden zum ersten mal eine Weinverkostung bei einem regionalen Weinhersteller zumachen. Unsere Wahl fiel auf die Weinresidenz der Familie Marenco. Jahrzehnte Erfahrung der Weinherstellung auf Biobasis , familiäre Atmosphäre und atemberaubende Landschaft sorgten dafür, dass wir unsere Wahl keine Sekunde anzweifelten. Dank Claudio , dem Weinhersteller in der dritten Generation, und seiner wundervoller Frau Oksana,verlief die Verkostung der Weine wie in einem Kreis der guten Freunde. Die Residenz der Familie lässt dich den Alltag, den alltäglichen Stress, digitalisierte Welt um uns herum komplett vergessen und versetzt einen in die Vergangenheit “Italia traditionale” pur. Ich bin in einer Großstadt aufgewachsen , aber die Landschaft und die berauschende Ausrichten über die Weinberge haben mir persönlich ein Gefühl der Freiheit und Unabhängigkeit gegeben. Unsere kleine Tochter hat sich auch mega wohl gefühlt.Die Hühner, Hasen, Hunde und die Katzen haben einen kleinen Streichelzoo ersetzt.
Ich bin kein Weinliebhaber und in solchen Regionen von Italien muss man Wahrscheinlich Wochen verbringen, um sich entscheiden zu können, welches Wein nun am besten für einen schmeckt, aber als Gesamterlebniss unter anderem für eine Familie mit Kleinkindern ist der Besuch der Residenz Marenco auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert und hinterließ eine wunderschöne Erinnerungen
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