For the first time on the big screen, Barolo Boys. The Story of a Revolution tells the fascinating story of a group of friends who bring a revolution in the Langhe, and how Barolo exploded as a world phenomenon. Now one of the most famous red wines in the world, 30 years ago Barolo was unknown even in its own production region, the beautiful Langhe (just nominated UNESCO World Heritage Site), in northwestern Italy. Barolo’s current success is mainly due to the courage and initiative of a group of small-scale wine producers, the so-called Barolo Boys.
In the optimistic Eighties, these winemakers upset the quiet world of the Piedmontese countryside and brought about a revolution in Italian wine, igniting a fierce controversy between different generations and different ways of thinking. After almost 30 years, what is left of that experience? As one of the film’s characters asks, what revolution has ever been successful? Barolo Boys. The Story of a Revolution traces the short but intense trajectory of a group of producers who indelibly changed the world of wine.
Barolo Boys Post-Screening Wine Tasting
After the screening of “Barolo Boys” on Saturday January 10, join co-director Tiziano Gaia and wine sponsors Stile Brands & La Spinella, Trialto & Fontanafredda for an exclusive exploration of the movie-documentary and of the world of Barolo. Tickets for wine tasting $20 (tickets to wine tasting and film sold separately).
http://viff.org/theatre/films/fc8323-barolo-boys
Barolo Boys.The Story of a Revolution (2014) International Trailer HD
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