Langhe

The Langhe is a hilly region located south and east of the Tanaro River, in the province of Cuneo, in the Piedmont region of Italy. For lovers of Italian wine, Piedmont is the sacred land of winemakers. Here, and particularly in the Langhe, food and wine are as inseparable as they are in Burgundy.

Langhe wines are characterized by their power, richness, personality, and maturity. Piedmont (at the foot of the mountains) is 95% planted on the slopes of hills at the foot of the Alps, near France and the city of Turin. Each vineyard in the Langhe enjoys its own unique microclimate. The region’s macroclimate is characterized by intense heat during the growing season, autumn mists, and harsh winters often accompanied by thick fog.

Wines from the Langhe appellation (the region’s generic name) are produced south of Alba from Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Freisa, and Arneis grapes grown on heavy marl soils rich in clay. These qualities are fully reflected in the wines offered by Domaine Elio Altara and Poderi Aldo Conterno.