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THE CHAPEL
When Ceretto purchased 6 hectares of vineyard in 1976 in Brunate, one of Barolo’s
three most important and best-known crus, they also acquired a small chapel dedicated
to Our Lady of Grace.
Built in 1914 as a shelter for people working in the surrounding
vineyards in the event of heavy rain or hailstorms, the chapel had never been
consecrated.
With the passing of time, the chapel gradually fell into a state of disrepair
due to lack of use. The idea to renovate the building was sparked off by an
encounter with the English artist, David Tremlett, a keen wine enthusiast
who had come to the Langhe in 1997 to set up an art exhibition in Barolo Castle. The
artist was immediately taken by the idea, and suggested involving his American
friend, Sol LeWitt, in the project.
The work was shared equally between the two artists, with Tremlett decorating
the interior, and LeWitt the outside of the chapel. |
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