ATL - Langhe/Roero
The hilly region of the Langhe and Roero is a magical place, which is made even more enchanting by the colours of the vines and by the nectar they produce. This landscape has been described in the books of writers like Cesare Pavese, Beppe Fenoglio, Davide Lajolo and it is conjured up time and again by the bouquet and taste of the extraordinary local wines. This is a land that changes with the seasons, and is particularly popular in the autumn when thousands of tourists and connoisseurs flock to Alba for the white truffle fair. Above all, it is a land where the key word is “slow”: visitors should take their time, exploring the cellars of wine producers, both big and small, sampling the various dishes of the local tradition, calling in at wine merchants’, often established in castles or historic residences like in Barolo and Grinzane.
Information
Piazza Risorgimento, 2 - 12051 Alba (Cn)
Tel. +39.0173.362807 amministrazione
Tel. +39.0173.35833 - Fax: +39.0173.363878
E-mail: info@langheroero.it
www.langheroero.it
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Places
Castello di Costigliole d’Asti
Surrounded by a large park, the castle houses an international cooking school and the annual “asta del Barbera” (“Barbera auction”) which has become a not-to-miss event for fans of quality wine.
Castello di Mazzč
In the ancient underground parts of the medieval castle is the Museo della Tortura (Museum of Torture): tools and methods from the Holy Inquisition. The building is surrounded by a large park with a scenic view looking out over the Canavese.
Sacro Monte di Crea
Built at the end of the 1500’s, the Sacro Monte di Crea has 23 chapels and 5 hermitages scattered throughout the woods and connected to each other by paths. The chapels narrate the life of the Virgin Mary and house extraordinary life-size statuary groups.
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People
Ludovico Einaudi
“The paths of the hills and the rows of trees and vines remind me of the flow and the motion of waves. Natives of the Langa area are closed and reserved, but behind the façade hides an emotional soul. I recognise this in myself.”
Stefania Rocca
"My father used to work at Fiat. I never saw Torino as a limitation. It’s an elegant city. The fog has never caused me to be anxious or sad. My mother used to say that it helps us to look at ourselves inside."
Gianmaria Testa
“I find that the geometry of the hills of the Langa area is ideal for a fine view that is completely white…the spell of these days is priceless.”
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