First site awarded by UNESCO because of the outstanding value of its vineyard landscape, Langhe-Roero and Monferrato are an amazing journey in the world of the wine culture.

The Langa of Barolo and the Castle of Grinzane Cavour

Lose yourself among castles, boroughs and panoramic viewpoints. Immerse yourself in our culture visiting historical wineries or admire the most daring architectural solutions of modern times. Don’t miss the castle of Grinzane Cavour which houses the Regional Wine Promotion Board of Piedmont. Travel through the world of wine at the WiMu in the castle of Barolo, retrace history in the castle of Serralunga d’Alba.

The hills of Barbaresco

Barbaresco and its Medieval tower: a journey in the history of the homonymous wine and, on its top, a panoramic viewpoint with a 360 degrees view on the most beautiful hills in the world. The journey continues with Treiso, spectacular balcony of the Langhe and Neive, small jewel located on the top of the hill where the grappa enthusiasts will take delight in the unmissable distillery Romano Levi.

Canelli and the Asti Spumante

The Underground Cathedrals are wine temples, a tribute to the genius of man’s work, who digged these unique wine cellars up to 32 meters underground. These are true engineering and oenological architecture masterpieces. In those cellars thousands of bottles are kept at a constant temperature and looked after with special procedures in order to obtain some among the most famous wines in the world. This is a tradition which, for more than two hundred years, has made Canelli as the capital of the Italian spumante.

Nizza Monferrato and the Barbera

A landscape characterized by gentle hills, the area of Nizza (better known as Barbera d’Asti Superiore) is the first area of diffusion and cultivation of the Barbera vine, an area traditionally linked to the system of the farming cooperation: the Wine Cooperative of Vinchio, Vaglio Serra, is a clear example of it. The area includes further important testimonies of the culture of wine such as the Bersano Museums which house a large collection of tools to be used in the vineyard and elements of the rural culture. The town of Nizza Monferrato, capital of Barbera wine, is also an exceptional example of medieval historical centre.

The Monferrato of “Infernot”

The “Infernot” are small attachments of wine cellars digged in a special sandstone rock called “pietra da cantoni” and void of light and natural ventilation. Normally they are located under the houses, the courtyards and sometimes even under the streets of the hills of Monferrato. The Infernot were small areas used as a pantry or wine cellar and digged, during the long winters, by local sculptors. Still used nowadays, they are veritable works of art and they represent the rural and peasant culture of these hills. Great examples of the Infernot can be found in the Ecomuseum of the “Pietra da Cantoni” in the village of Cella Monte and also in the villages of Vignale Monferrato and Sala Monferrato.

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A delight for the senses, synonymous with taste and refinement. Enveloping oneself in its scent is the beginning of an unparalleled pleasure.

White Truffle of Alba:

inimitable flavour and aroma. A fungus which grows underground. Found with the help of trained dogs, it has a strong and long-lasting scent. A tiny grating is enough to sublimely flavour a dish.

Black Truffle:

an excellent ingredient, it can be cultivated in the tartufaia (truffle bed).

University of truffle dogs:

in Roddi, near Alba, since 1880 and for four generations truffle dogs have been trained here.

International Fair of the White Truffle of Alba:

every year, in Alba, there is a fair dedicated to white truffles, with two months of events to suit all tastes.

World Truffles Market:

during the fair, truffles are sold directly by the truffle hunters of the area. The truffle judges will assist you in monitoring and ensuring the quality of the purchases.

National Centre for Truffle Studies:

protecting, promoting and spreading truffle culture.

Simulated search:

an exciting experience in search of the precious fungus, led by a truffle hunter (trifolau in local dialect) and his dog (tabui)

Seminars and sensory analysis tastings:

to understand and appreciate all the more this rare and precious delicacy.

Foodies moments:

taste encounters dedicated to the local cuisine, combining truffles with wine, led by great chefs.

Truffle Club:

The most important truffle district of Italy lays in Piedmont. The Truffle Club is the largest network of top quality truffle restaurants.

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The result of a region whose vocation is wine production, it represents one of the most famous wine districts in all of Italy and worldwide.

A tradition of great wines:

Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Roero, Roero Arneis, Langhe Favorita, Asti and Moscato d’Asti, Verduno Pelaverga. Offering a wide and varied choice of high quality wines.

Landscapes of the World Wine Heritage:

50th Italian site and first region in the world to be recognized for the culture of wine.

5 Regional wine cellars:

Barbaresco, Barolo, Canale, Grinzane Cavour, Mango. Each municipality is home to a wine cellar, with the best wines of the region.

Wineries large and small, family traditions:

cellars in which the wine culture is passed on from father to son, with care and passion.

Piemonte On Wine:

free service to wine-lovers to visit the wineries of the site, taste and buy wines from the manufacturers.

Wine tellers of Piemonte On Wine:

activities, insights into the world of wine, winery tours, all narrated by experts with games, entertainment and curiosities.

Harvest in the Cellar:

the dream of every wine tourist, to participate in the myth of the harvest, with visits to the cellar to taste it.

Wi Mu Wine Museum:

an exciting visit to experience in the castle of Barolo, a service adapted to all kinds of visitors, from connoisseurs to families.

Pollenzo Wine Bank:

nineteenth-century cellars of the Agenzia di Pollenzo near Bra, are the headquarters of a unique wine showcase, created to discover the best Italian wines.

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A land rich in unique products, where each area has its own speciality. Simple and authentic flavours, expressions of tradition and a very varied, inimitable menu

Alta Langa, cheese and hazelnuts:

the hazelnuts here are the most delicious in the world: Piedmont Hazelnuts IGP, called Tonda Gentile delle Langhe, base of confectionary products whose flavor is surprising, and extraordinary cheeses produced by a centuries-old tradition, rich in flavours and indescribable aromas.

Roero, fruit and the honey road:

a quality that arises from the nature of the place. And honey, which here has its own road, with production companies open to tourists.

Bra sausage:

with a veal base, fresh and consumed throughout the year.

University of Gastronomic Sciences:

the first and only one of its kind in the world, it promotes a food system of quality and which is environmentally sustainable. In a stately home, in Pollenzo.

Slow Food:

non-profit association of international importance, founded in Bra in 1986 with the goal of promoting good, environmentally and fair food worldwide, in line with social equality.

Cheese:

the biennial event that takes place in Bra dedicated to forms of milk.

Quality and authenticity:

a fundamental value that involves the community, where tradition and flavour are blended into every dish.

Homemade pasta:

fresh, artisan pasta is another great tradition of the area. Many speciality hand-made ravioli from the “plin” (pinch in Piedmontese) to tajarin prepared in the old-fashioned way.

Taverns and Restaurants:

scattered around, they know how to delight with simplicity, offering the pleasures of the table where taste is combined with joy and hospitality.

Starred restaurants:

a land of great chefs, you will be spoilt for choice. All of them are capable of taking you to seventh heaven, with dishes striking a perfect balance between tradition and innovation.

Cooking lessons:

to learn the secrets and recipes for simple dishes, guided by expert hands. From agritourism to professional cookery, an experience to remember.

Visits and tastings in production companies:

where the production phases are made tangible and typical products of the region may be tasted.

Personal Food Shopper:

by wandering through the market stalls and visiting companies accompanied by an expert, discover and appreciate local products.

Eat well, everywhere:

taverns (osteria), trattorias, starred restaurants. Quality is guaranteed, just sit at the table to taste the proof.

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A land rich in culture and traditions, ready to be discovered and admired in all its uniqueness, has become a World Heritage Site..

The landscape is culture:

here, everything revolves around history and tradition. A landscape of rolling hills and vineyards, interspersed with ancient villages, castles and beautiful views to take your breath away. An unrivalled landscape, rich in cultural values, landscape and art.

Castles:

scattered in great number strengthen the charm of this region. Beautiful and well looked after, they testify to the architecture and art from the Medieval times onwards.

Villages and Cities:

Alba, Bra, Cherasco, Pollenzo, Bene Vagienna, La Morra, Monforte, Govone... small and large towns steeped in culture, today historical treasures are offered to its visitors.

Fenoglio and Pavese:

the great poets of these places, unparalleled interpreters of these hills full of history and emotions. Today there are possible activities at their Study Centres, among which are walks and themed tours, guided by the pages of two writers of worldwide acclaim.

The World Heritage Sites:

the new site is composed of 6 main areas: Langa of Barolo, Grinzane Cavour Castle, Colline del Barbaresco, Barbera and Nizza Monferrato, Canelli and Asti Spumante, the Monferrato of Infernot.

Castle visits:

placed on the hilltops, these are a must-see for lovers of art and history, as well as those who love to marvel at extraordinary works of architecture.

Experience the culture:

time to indulge in the Roman paths, the Baroque jewels, the hidden treasures of the Alta Langa, the residences of the Roero, the Museum of Magic.

Narration of the territory:

the territory here is told of through festivals, celebrations and many occasions. Narratives and games are the central themes of the discovery of a land dedicated to those who love it.

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Outdoor tourism is at home here, thanks to the endless activities to try in a landscape born to be seen at its best from every level: families, enthusiasts and athletes.

Landscape Variety:

the vineyards of Bassa Langa, the woods and hazel of Alta Langa, the Roero of the Rocche. A broad and surprising choice to satisfy every wish.

Activities:

here the desire for outdoor activities knows no bounds, apart from skiing. Although it is not entirely the case, because in Alta Langa you can practice cross-country skiing! Each area has its own characteristics and its own activities to offer: hiking, cycling, mountain biking, air sports, water sports, orienteering...

Itineraries:

walking or mountain biking on the Bar to Bar, a new route between Barbaresco and Barolo through the Alta Langa, on the ridges of the hills thanks to the Great Crossing of the Langhe area, surrounded by woods and castles on the Paths of the Roero.

Sporting events:

marathon (Marathon and Barbaresco Ecomarathon Stage), Barolo Barbaresco Ultra-Trail, Moscato Ultra Trail, Bra-Bra, Gran Fondo...

Sportabili - Sportable:

Sport and terrain for everyone, offering people with any disability the opportunity to have an unforgettable experience, full of “I can!”

Alpi Langhe Outdoor App: Download to your smartphone and go! A range of outdoor activities to practice in the Province of Cuneo.

Trekking:

in the vineyards between the Rocche del Roero and forests of the Alta Langa.

Cycling and mountain biking:

the rolling hills of Roero, the Bassa Langa, the Walk of Champions in Alta Langa, Nordic walking, assisted pedalling with electric bikes, mountain biking. What more could you want?

Golf:

on the greens of the area you can play ten out of twelve months of the year, in fabulous surroundings.

Motor-biking:

a rollercoaster of emotion, surrounded by a landscape which changes at every turn.

Other sports:

here you can experience the area on horseback, flying in a hot air balloon, sliding in a raft along the river Tanaro. Not to be missed!

Outdoor supervisors:

the added value of practicing an outdoor sport along with experts in the area, ready to reveal every secret and entertain you in complete safety.

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