One of the most prestigious wine-growing regions in Italy and around the world.
A true model of reference for the production of quality wines , both red and white, thanks to its territorial morphology, microclimates favorable to the development of quality grapes , the diversity of cultivated soils and the presence of numerous native vines.
The Piedmontese vineyard landscape is dominated by rolling hills , predominantly in the Langhe , Roero , Monferrato , Alto Piemonte , and Canavese areas, with altitudes ranging between 150 and 600 meters above sea level. The marked temperature variations between day and night, typical of these areas, favor a slow and perfect ripening of the grapes, contributing to the development of intense aromas and a marked aromatic complexity in the wines.
Piedmont boasts a wide variety of soils: limestone, marl, sandy, tuffaceous, and clayey. This rich soil structure allows for the best expression of the concept of "terroir ," or the interaction between environment, grape variety, and man, resulting in wines deeply rooted in their territory .
The most representative vines are:
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Nebbiolo : a noble and austere grape variety, the basis of the great red wines Barolo, Barbaresco, Gattinara and Ghemme.
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Barbera : versatile and widespread, with lively acidity and full fruit.
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Dolcetto : more immediate and drinkable, but in some areas very structured.
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Arneis , Erbaluce , Cortese and Timorasso for quality whites.
To these are added minor but identifying varieties such as Ruché , Grignolino , Freisa , Nascetta , Malvasia di Casorzo and others.
Piedmont is the Italian region with the highest number of DOCG (18) and DOC (42) . Its wines, such as Barolo , Barbaresco , Roero Arneis , Erbaluce di Caluso , are among the most awarded and long-lived in the world. Furthermore, the Langhe-Roero and Monferrato area has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014 for the cultural and landscape value of its wine-growing landscape.
Piedmontese viticulture combines ancient knowledge and modern techniques , with a widespread network of small producers, cooperatives, and major international winemakers. The approach is often artisanal and quality-oriented, with a focus on sustainability , biodiversity , and the promotion of historic grape varieties.
