Piedmont’s vineyard landscape — from the Barolo hills to the cellars of Monferrato
In the Barolo hills, vineyard rows reveal how growers use the folds and slopes of the land. The six parts of this World Heritage site offer different ways to read how wine has shaped the landscape.
From the source
Inscribed in 2014, the Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont comprises five wine-growing areas and Grinzane Cavour Castle. The map marker uses UNESCO’s reference point for the Langa of Barolo, one of the six components. The designated areas occupy selected parts of the wider landscape.
Editorial reading
In the Langa of Barolo, study the relationship between the vineyards, roads and hilltop settlements. Then compare that open landscape with the underground cellars associated with Canelli or the smaller chambers known as infernot in Monferrato. These places show how the storage and making of wine shaped what people built, as much as growing grapes shaped the hillsides.
Recommendation
Use the association’s component map to choose an area. La Morra makes a good starting point for looking across the Barolo hills from a public viewpoint. For cellar or museum visits, check access and bookings with the individual operator.
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Connected Landscapes, Terroirs & Living Heritage
Explore the historic gardens, remarkable villages, wine terroirs, and cultural itineraries intimately connected with this heritage landscape.
Castello di Grinzane Cavour
Castello di Grinzane Cavour is a château at Grinzane Cavour, Piedmont, in Italy. Its architecture is recorded as medieval architecture. The register records it as “Italian national heritage”. Details are drawn from Wikidata.
Castello di Pollenzo
Castello di Pollenzo is a château at Bra, Piedmont, in Italy. Its architecture is recorded as Gothic Revival. The register records it as “Italian national heritage”. Details are drawn from Wikidata.
Castello dei Principi d’Acaja
Castello dei Principi d’Acaja is a château at Fossano, Piedmont, in Italy. The recorded building campaign dates from the 14th century. The register records it as “Italian national heritage”. Details are drawn from Wikidata.