Wines and Grapes from the Langhe and Piedmont
What would Piedmont be without wine ? The most famous wines come from the two most well known villages near Alba: Barolo and Barbaresco. Since 1980 those two regions have produced DOCG-wines. The following villages produce Barolo wines: Barolo, Novello, La Morra, Verduno, Monforte d'Alba, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga, Cherasco, Diano d'Alba, Roddi e Crinzane Cavour. Barolo and Barbaresco are 100% produced from Nebbiolo grapes. However there are many other excellent wines made from the following grapes: Favorita, Chardonnay, Roero Arneis, Nascetta (a very old grape, which grows only in Novello and Monforte), Sauvignon, Dolcetto, Barbera, Freisa, Grignolino. In any event, you should visit some winemakers to taste the outstanding wines and buy some cases to take home. The price and value are still favourable!Vinum wine festival Alba