Castle of Serralunga d'Alba, Serralunga d'Alba, Cuneo, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy, Europe
The castle of Serralunga d'Alba, in the province of Cuneo, is widely considered one of the best preserved castle noble fourteenth of Piedmont. Situated in the hilltop of Serralunga, the domain of the picturesque village and its famous vineyards, in one of the most interesting tourist areas and major development of the region, the castle is a lasting symbol of this landscape. Access to the castle garden is free, independent and free. That the structure, for reasons of surveillance, security and usability, is only permitted with the accompaniment from the staff. All visitors (individual and group) will therefore enter the castle together with a guide, as well as providing the necessary information to move safely on the guided tour, will also discuss the history, architectural and artistic phases of the castle, allowing a full fruition. The staff that will take care of the pick-up service is driven in possession of qualification to the profession of tourist guide and provides language service Italian and English. They can access the castle maximum 25 people at a time. The most numerous groups, therefore, will be divided into two groups, who will visit the castle in turn. The group that will be looking forward to the visit can stand in the garden or take a walk in the country. In the building next to the castle, where the ticket office is set up a small bookshop, where you can buy books on the region, tourist maps, postcards and other goodies. On this occasion, the visitor can find in promotional materials and distribution illustrative of the territory, or relating to the activities and events planned in the Langhe, and have tourist information. Italian and English.
Serralunga d'Alba, Cuneo, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy, Europe
Serralunga d'Alba is an Italian town of 530 inhabitants of the province of Cuneo, in Piedmont. Serralunga Castle was built between 1340 and 1357 at the behest of the family of Falletti: fascinating for its verticality dotted with mullioned windows, merlons and brackets hanging arches. Built as a military fortress in it they are not in fact present furnishings since it has never been lived in by the family Falletti but it was home of the only soldiers that this castle repelled the attacks of the invaders. Of particular interest are the fifteenth-century frescoes in the Salone dei Valvassori, representing the martyrdom of Catherine of Alexandria, also unique within the entire castle has undergone minor adjustments over the centuries but which has practically intact the original structure . It is a Donjon (from the French Dungeon), this feature makes it unique on the national scene with the circular tower which by then was a building well ahead. Since 2007 he is part of the circuit of 8 castles, better known as Castelli Doc. The network of castles include the castles of Grinzane Cavour, Barolo, Serralunga d'Alba, Govone, Magliano Alfieri, Roddi, Mango and Benevello. It is also inserted in the circuit of Open Castles Southern Piedmont.
Serralunga d'Alba ~ Italy
On a hill in Northern Italy (regio: Piedmont), surrounded by vineyards, you find a small wine village named Serralunga d’Alba.
The village is built next to a huge castle. From the village, you have an astonishing view of the vineyards and the other hills in the neighborhood of Serralunga d’Alba. There are some places where you can taste wine.
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Il castello di Serralunga d'Alba (Piemonte)
Continua l'avventura... Oggi vi presento il castello di Serralunga d'Alba, slanciato e maestoso, domina uno dei borghi più belli e intatti delle langhe circondato dalle colline dei grandi vini. Considerato uno degli esempi meglio conservati di castello nobiliare trecentesco del Piemonte.
La sua costruzione risale agli anni fra il 1340 e il 1357.
VI consiglio fortemente una visita guidata, il castello è veramente bello e interessante.
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Nell'occasione voglio ringraziare la guida che mi ha permesso di fare le riprese e per avermi accompagnato all'interno del castello.
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Lo splendido castello trecentesco di Serralunga d'Alba (Cn).
Wonderful medieval castle of Serralunga d'Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont.
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Serralunga d'Alba Landscape Tour, Piedmont, Italy
The small Italian village of Serralunga d’Alba, with its castle’s vertical outline, is certainly a distinctive landmark in Piedmontese vineyards’ landscape.
The small medieval village has retained unchanged its original urban form, consisting of a concentric rings system, with a defensive curtain wall, where you could access through different entrance gates. The presence of a first urban structure is documented in 1224, while in the half of the fourteenth century the acquisition of the castle is attested by the Marquises Falletti.
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Barolo is a red Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) wine produced in the northern Italian region of Piedmont. It is made from the Nebbiolo grape and is often described as one of Italy's greatest wines. The zone of production extends into the communes of Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba and parts of the communes of Cherasco, Diano d'Alba, Grinzane Cavour, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, Novello, Roddi, Verduno, all in the province of Cuneo, south-west of Alba. Only vineyards planted in primarily calcareous-clay soils in the hills with suitable slopes and orientations are considered suitable for Barolo production. Barolo is often described as having the aromas of tar and roses, and the wines are noted for their ability to age and usually take on a rust red tinge as they mature. When subjected to aging of at least five years before release, the wine can be labeled a Riserva.
In the past, Barolo wines tended to be rich in tannin. It could take more than 10 years for the wine to soften and become ready for drinking. Fermenting wine sat on the grape skins for at least three weeks extracting huge amounts of tannins and was then aged in large, wooden casks for years. In order to appeal to more modern international tastes, those that prefer fruitier, earlier drinking wine styles, several producers began to cut fermentation times to a maximum of ten days and age the wine in new French oak barriques (small barrels). Traditionalists have argued that the wines produced in this way are not recognizable as Barolo and taste more of new oak than of wine. The controversies between traditionalists and modernists have been called the Barolo wars., as depicted in Barolo Boys. The Story of a Revolution, a documentary film released in 2014. Prior to the mid-19th century, Barolo was a sweet wine. The fact that the Nebbiolo grape ripens late in October meant that temperatures would be steadily dropping by harvest. By November and December, temperatures in the Piedmont region would be cold enough to halt fermentation, leaving a significant amount of residual sugar left in the wine. In the mid-19th century, Camillo Benso, conte di Cavour, the mayor of Grinzane Cavour invited the French enologist Louis Oudart to the Barolo region to improve the winemaking techniques of the local producers. Using techniques focusing on improving the hygiene of the cellar, Oudart was able to ferment the Nebbiolo must completely dry, making the first modern Barolo. This new, dry red wine soon became a favorite among the nobility of Turin and the ruling House of Savoy, giving rise to the popular description of Barolo as 'the wine of kings, the king of wines. By the mid-20th century, wine production in the Barolo zone was dominated by large negociants who purchased grapes and wines from across the zone and blended it into a house style. In the 1960s, individual proprietors began estate bottling and producing single vineyard wines from their holdings. By the 1980s, a wide range of single vineyard bottlings were available, which led to a discussion among the region's producers about the prospect of developing a Cru classification for the area's vineyards. The cataloging of Barolo's vineyards has a long history dating back to the work of Lorenzo Fantini in the late 19th century to Renato Ratti and Luigi Veronelli in the late 20th century, but as of 2009 there is still no official classification within the region. However, in 1980 the region as a whole was elevated to DOCG status. Along with Barbaresco and Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo was one of the first Italian wine regions to attain this designation. The Barolo zone is located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of the Barbaresco zone with only the vineyards of Diano d'Alba planted with Dolcetto between the two Nebbiolo strongholds. Compared to the Barbaresco zone, the Barolo zone is cooler and located on higher elevations, rising nearly 50 metres (160 ft) above Barbaresco. The harvest of the late ripening Nebbiolo grape usually takes place in early to mid-October though some producers are experimenting with viticultural techniques that allow for an earlier harvest in late September. At harvest time, rains and downy mildew are two of the main hazards to worry about, along with early spring hail damage earlier in the growing season. Like most of south central and southeastern Piedmont, the zone experiences a continental climate tempered by the Tanaro river and its tributaries - the Tallòria dell'Annunziata and Tallòria di Castiglione - that split the region into three main zones. To the west of the Tallòria dell'Annunziata is the commune of Barolo and La Morra. To the east of the Tallòria di Castiglione is the commune of Serralunga d'Alba located on one of the highest hilltops in the Barolo zone. Separated by a narrow valley to the west is the commune Monforte d'Alba located in the Monforte hills.
Il castello di Serralunga d'Alba
The view from the top room of the castle in Serralunga d'Alba in the Langhe.
No, this is not Tuscany. This is Piedmont. Most of the green stuff you see is grapes. You have probably drunk some of the wine that they make here. If not then it's time to do it.
Serralunga d’Alba - Tour With Us
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After lunch on the way back to the hotel we will visit the castle of Serralunga d’Alba.
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Panorama at Il Boscareto in Serralunga d'Alba
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Castle of Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont Region, Langhe, Italia, December 2018
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A look at the vineyards from Massolino winery in Serralunga d'Alba
SERRALUNGA D'ALBA (Cuneo Langhe Piemonte) Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Sebastiano - videomix
La chiesa parrocchiale di San Sebastiano venne edificata tra il 1886 e il 1888 nello stesso sito dov’era l’antica parrocchiale di San Benigno, fuori le mura. San Benigno, infatti, ormai cadente, venne abbattuta per costruivi la nuova sede religiosa della comunità di Serralunga. La decorazione pittorica dell’interno appartiene quasi completamente al pittore albese Fedele Finati. Nel catino absidale è invece affrescata un’Adorazione del Santissimo Sacramento di Sebastiano Nizza. Sull’altare centrale vi è una tavola in legno scolpito con due santi francescani che adorano il Crocifisso.
Foggy morning in Serralunga d'Alba
Time-lapse video taken in the Barolo-producing town of Serralunga d'Alba in Piemonte, Italy by Riikka Sukula of the Sukula Winery.
Riapertura del castello di Serralunga d'Alba
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Introduction to town of Alba, Italy
Fans of chocolate and wine will want to consider placing the town of Alba on their list of travel destinations. With many sweet delights to offer, it is also the home of world famous chocolate maker Ferrero.
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