Cappella del Barolo, Brunate
27/07/19Wine travels
Built in 1914 as a shelter for those who worked in the surrounding vineyards in case of storms or hail, and never consecrated, the Chapel of SS. Our Lady of Grace was purchased by the Ceretto family in 1970 along with 6 hectares of prestigious vineyards of Brunate. In ruins after years of neglect, it has become one of the best-known buildings in the area thanks to the re-interpretation given by artists Sol LeWitt and David Tremlett in 1999.
On a week day it is such a quiet place, the religious atmosphere and the incredible panorama of vineyards surrounding it give to this place a magic aura, I love to come here even if just for a little while.
As a plus, it provides the very best and colourful background for photos in the entire region!