he Langhe region extends from the province of Cuneo to the provinces of Asti and Alessandria. The Belbo stream cuts the territory in half, known to the north as Bassa Langa, or "Domestic Langa," and to the south, as Alta Langa, or "Wild Langa." Alta Langa is known for its breathtaking views of pastures and age-old woods. The landscape is dotted with ciabots, traditional stone constructions used by local farmers to store agricultural tools.
The most important activities of the area are sheep farms, where excellent varieties of cheese are produced, and winemaking. To work with the steep slopes that characterize the area, vineyards are planted on terraced land and supported by stone ramparts.
In the past few decades, local winemakers have gradually discovered that their soil is ideal for cultivating Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines, both main ingredients for the production of excellent sparkling wines. Years of research and experimentation have led to the creation of the Alta Langa DOC appellation, the first in Piedmont that calls for the fermentation of sparkling wine in bottles.
This page was written by Stefano Milioni. Background image and most photos in this section courtesy of Giuliano Bugialli, all right reserved (see Copyright and Credits).
he Langhe region extends from the province of Cuneo to the provinces of Asti and Alessandria. The Belbo stream cuts the territory in half, known to the north as Bassa Langa, or "Domestic Langa," and to the south, as Alta Langa, or "Wild Langa." Alta Langa is known for its breathtaking views of pastures and age-old woods. The landscape is dotted with ciabots, traditional stone constructions used by local farmers to store agricultural tools.
