Wines and e territory

Langhe

Langhe… magic lands, where the story of the soil melts with that of its people, those who, during the centuries lived in and made it more and more rich, beautiful and inviting … unique, to cut a long story short.

Barolo DOCG production area

The history and the economy of Langhe has been marked by the route taken by the Nebbiolo vine variety, the only variety that can be used 100% for the production of Barolo, along with its different sub varieties: Lampia, Michet and Rosè. The unique areas where it is grown, over the years, have become a real gems as well as a source of pride and, in fact, every year approximately 300 producers show their lands to the international wine sector.

“Hills on which wonderful vineyards flourish, spotted with castles, and with a feudal appearance. They come greeting you with gentleness, but this sweet feeling only lasts for a minute. If you observe them carefully, you will see, as in transparency, their white, eroded, sliding soil. The more its tough, violent, although concealed by a veil of superficial softness, side emerges, the more their attraction grows”.

Guido Piovene didn’t stop at appearances, going in-depth to catch the truest aspect that hides behind the apparent gentleness of the sweet profiles of the hills, as well as the hard and difficult life of the farmers. The soil of Langa has always been difficult and demanding to work: the malora, a term used by Beppe Fenoglio to describe a painful condition, reminds us that the farmers who used to live in Langhe in the 1950s, had a lot of difficulties while working the land. Life was often tough and difficult, scheduled by the work in the fields, mainly in a constant isolation, without certainties or assurances.

Landscape

Harmonious hills

Stunning vineyards, beautiful to see not only for their harmonious geometries, but today even more important for an increasingly rooted and effective agricultural economy. The ancient villages perched on the tops of the bricchi, each with its ruin, whether it be a tower, castle, wall, still today remind us of the ancient feudal past of these lands.

Wines

Fine wines

This is the realm of great wines, where it is possible to meet Barolo – the “king of wines” – and its precious courtiers: Nebbiolo and Barbera, Dolcetto and Pelaverga. The wineries open as invaluable treasure chests. Here is where the culture of the territory is kept: every stem glass contains a piece of history, every sip has the nature of its people.

Barolo DOCG

Barolo, in recent years defined as “the King of wines, the wine of Kings”, is the beating heart of the wine growing and production area of Langhe. And it is because of Barolo that other great Piedmontese products are able to be exported.

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Barbaresco DOCG

The origins of Barbaresco are shrouded in history and legend. Some claim that the Gauls were drawn to Italy by the fame of the wine from Barbaritium, while others suggest the name derives from the "barbarian" populations that contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire.

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Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC

Nebbiolo, the noble grape variety of the Langa and Roero hills, finds one of its most authentic expressions in Nebbiolo d'Alba. This designation covers a territory of 25 municipalities located on both banks of the Tanaro River, testifying to the shared vocation for quality in these hills.

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Barbera d’Alba DOC

Barbera has been present in the Alba hills since the second half of the 17th century, however, its widespread cultivation occurred between 1860 and 1870.

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Dolcetto d’Alba DOC

The hills of southern Piedmont, particularly those of Miocene origin located to the right of the Tanaro River, have been the home of Dolcetto for centuries.

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Dogliani DOCG

The history of Dogliani is the history of its wine: the etymology also seems to confirm this. For some, in fact, the name derives from Dolium Jani (cup of Janus).

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Alta Langa DOCG

Alta Langa DOCG is made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes using the classic method, with a minimum aging of 30 months on the lees.

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Villages

Villages perched on the tops of the hills

The ancient villages nestled on the top of the bricchi (a term used to define hills which already seem like mountains), each one with its ruin, be it a tower, a castle, or walls, remind us even today of the feudal past belonging to these lands.

Typical food products

Taste of the territory

In addition to the charm of the landscape and the magnificence of monuments and ancient castles, the very best of the food and wine production give Langhe a heritage unique in the world: an out-and-out paradise for the most demanding visitors, this territory can offer, at every time of the year, a mix of colours, perfumes and flavours that are difficult to resist.

Alba White Truffle

Together with the great wines of the area, the Alba White Truffle is today one of the most important ambassadors of the Langhe and Roero area in the world.

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IGP Piemonte Hazelnuts

The Tonda Gentile di Langa hazelnut is one of the best varieties in the world, which has been recognized with the Protected Geographical Indication (IGP), which certifies its undisputed quality and Langhe origin.

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Fresh pasta

The cuisine of the Langhe is a perfect balance between peasant tradition and gastronomic research. The typical dishes, simple and genuine, are born from the desire to enhance local products, giving life to recipes that today have become true symbols of the territory.

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Cheeses

The Langhe boasts an extraordinary dairy tradition, with cheeses that tell the story of mountain pastures and ancient production techniques.

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Meats and Cured Meats

If you find yourself visiting one of the many small villages of Langa, stop in front of one of the small food shops or butchers in the town and go in to taste some of the typical products of these hills, the prized and renowned salami exquisitely Langhe, family-produced by small local companies.

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Iconic dishes

The typical dishes, simple and genuine, are born from the desire to enhance local products, resulting in recipes that have become true symbols of the territory.

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Just a few minutes from the Barolo area, you can explore other stunning destinations: the Alta Langa, the Alps, and the city of Turin, Italy’s first capital

The Langhe are not a world apart. They are part of a broader, vibrant, and interconnected territory that includes Alta Langa, Roero, Monferrato, and stretches all the way to Turin. A journey through the Langhe is also a journey through these sister lands, different, yet united by shared roots.

To the south of the Lower Langa lies the Alta Langa, a land of high hills, forests, and quiet little villages. Here the landscape changes: fewer vineyards, more hazelnut groves, pastures, and stone houses. It is the homeland of the prized Nocciola Tonda Gentile (the best hazelnut in the world) and artisanal cheeses like Robiola di Roccaverano. An authentic place, where time seems to slow down.

Less than an hour from the Langhe, Turin is the ideal gateway to this hilly world. A refined city rich in history and culture, Turin embraces the flavors of the Langhe, Roero, Monferrato, and Alta Langa in its restaurants, markets, and shops. Here, Piedmontese tradition becomes an urban experience.

Visiting the Langhe means discovering a region that lives in balance between past and future, between countryside and city. Every stop is an experience. Every village, an emotion.