Barolo Boys. Storia di una Rivoluzione / The Story of a Revolution (64', ENG) - A wine film

Up until the early 80s making Barolo was tough. Then something happened and they started making Barolo that was still Barolo but that was crafted and, well, world class. Critics took notice and the wines became popular and fortunes were made. This is a documentary that reveals what happened and discusses some of the controversy coming from success. The bulk of the interviews are in Italian with English subtitles but I wouldn't want it any other way (and I'm a Francophile). So, I recommend that you prepare a northern Italian meal, drink a bottle of Barolo with it, and then watch this DVD. The documentary is professional, in depth, has beautiful footage, moves at a good clip, presents quality images and good sound, and is well worth your time and money. Save some wine from dinner to sip during the film. Che bello!

This is a delightful movie. Ok, so it's not a Hollywood production. That's a good thing because this is more like an intimate family movie of the group of wine mavericks who challenged centuries of traditions. These are some of the world's greatest winemakers who set the wine world on fire in the late 1980s - 1990s and are today leading producers of Barolo. Most important title of all for these winemakers, the one they cherish the most, is "farmer." I highly recommend this fun divertissement to get to know the likes of Chiara Boschis (the first women vintner in the village of Barolo and engine behind transforming Cannubi hill into an organic zone), Giorgio Rivetti (gentleman farmer par excellence), Elio Altare (whose daughter Silvia possesses his talent and passion for the land) and Roberto Voerzio and many others. One thing to note about an important contribution the Barolo Boys made; their attention to the land and their passion to restore the Barolo terroir to its pristine nature. That was one of the greatest gifts they gave the next generation of Langhe producers who are following the path of the Barolo Boys + A Girl as they move forward to a future from the past.

Very interesting! A must watch!

Very interesting for all wine lovers

Really enjoyed it!

Amateurish production. Rent don't buy.