Langhe
The Langhe Hills are a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Piedmont region of Italy.
The area is known for its rolling hills, vineyards, and medieval villages and features an unparalleled landscape that is breathtaking in every season. The Langhe Hills is a popular destination for wine and food lovers, hikers, and cyclists. It is also home to some of the most famous wines in the world, including Barolo and Barbaresco.
No other wine area in the world has so many gastronomic offerings: a remarkable network of high-quality trattorias and taverns and numerous Michelin-starred restaurants.
People of the Langhe:
A unique ecosystem, rich in history, culture, landscapes, traditions, and characters. Writers such as Cesare Pavese and Beppe Fenoglio; talented entrepreneurs such as Michele Ferrero; thinkers and advocates of the valuable work of farmers and the preservation of biodiversity such as Carlo Petrini, the founder of Slow Food and the University of Gastronomic Sciences.
LANGHE facts:
- UNESCO heritage site since 2014
- 10,000 hectares of vineyards, over 1,000 artisanal wineries
- Home of the famous white truffles of Alba, Barolo, and Barbaresco wines
- Home to 13 one-star, 2 two-star and 1 3-star Michelin restaurants
- Birthplace of the Slow Food Organization
- Outdoor paradise for hikers and bikers
- Outdoor paradise for hikers and bikers
- 1-hour drive from the Sestriere ski area and the Ligurian Sea at Varigotti
- 1-hour drive from the Turin airport and 1 ½ hour drive from the Milan Malpensa airport