Top 10 Best Things to do in Alba, Italy
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List of Best Things to do in Alba, Italy
Langhe landscapes UNESCO
Centro Storico
Cantina Mauro Sebaste
Fondazione Ferrero
Chiesa della Maddalena
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
Montaribaldi
Underground Alba
Chiesa di San Domenico
Alba International White Truffle Fair
Places to see in ( Alba - Italy ) Langhe landscapes
Places to see in ( Alba - Italy ) Langhe landscapes
The Langhe ( or Langa is from old dialect Mons Langa et Bassa Langa) is a hilly area to the south and east of the river Tanaro in the province of Cuneo in Piedmont, northern Italy. It is famous for its wines, cheeses, and truffles—particularly the white truffles of Alba. The countryside as it was in the first half of the 20th century features prominently in the writings of Beppe Fenoglio and Cesare Pavese, who was born there, in Santo Stefano Belbo.
On 22 June 2014, Langhe were inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage list for its cultural landscapes, outstanding living testimony to winegrowing and winemaking traditions that stem from a long history, and that have been continuously improved and adapted up to the present day. They bear witness to an extremely comprehensive social, rural and urban realm, and to sustainable economic structures. They include a multitude of harmonious built elements that bear witness to its history and its professional practices.
Its vineyards constitute an outstanding example of man’s interaction with his natural environment. Following a long and slow evolution of winegrowing expertise, the best possible adaptation of grape varieties to land with specific soil and climatic components has been carried out, which in itself is related to winemaking expertise, thereby becoming an international benchmark. The winegrowing landscape also expresses great aesthetic qualities, making it into an archetype of European vineyards. Crutin cheese is made in Langhe. In geology, the Langhian Age of the Miocene Epoch is named for the Langhe region.
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Fontanafredda, Serralunga d'Alba, Cuneo, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy, Europe
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.
Field Trip to ALBA, Italy | Travel
23rd of OCT 2017
We had a field trip to the town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy.
- Visited the vineyard
- Watched how the truffle hunter hunts for black and white truffles
- Visited the local butcher store and the farm
- Had lunch at Repubblica di Perno Ristorante
- Did some shopping at a wine store at Fontana Fredda
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Barolo, Cuneo, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy, Europe
Barolo is an Italian town of 739 inhabitants of the province of Cuneo, in Piedmont. The country is located on a small plateau, in the form of spur, protected by the surrounding mountains, an amphitheater. It is hitting the town the different positioning of its urban core compared to neighboring countries, placed around the top of a hill or along a ridge. There is no precise information on the birth of Barolo, though the area was inhabited in prehistoric times by Celtic-Ligurian tribes, the first actual settlement on the territory of barbarian origin and dating back to the Middle Ages. During the rule Longobardo depended Gastaldo of Diano, step 'then under the County of Alba and later under the March of Turin. The original core of the castle was built in that period by Berenger I, as a defense against Saracen raids. In 1200 the village is mentioned in Rigestum Comunis Albe with the name of Villa Barogly. In 1250 the family Falletti, acquired all the possessions of Barolo by the city of Alba. The Falletti were a powerful family of bankers, representatives of the new bourgeoisie, which marked the fate of Barolo and the surrounding areas. Around 1300 they came to control up to fifty Piedmontese feuds. In 1486 Barolo became part of the State Monferrino, then moved in 1631 to the Savoy the Treaty of Cherasco. Barolo became Marquis in 1730, the first Marquis was Gerolamo IV. After Gerolamo IV, there were only two other Marchesi: Ottavio Alessandro Falletti and Carlo Tancredi, the latter's death ruled his wife the Marquise Juliette Colbert, who was known for his brilliance and for his actions in favor of the weakest. When he died in 1864 in his will there was the establishment of the Opera Pia Barolo which left the entire family fortune. The charming and imposing structure tells a thousand years of history, full of suggestions and tips. Inside the impressive halls, you can visit the Historical Library ordered by Silvio Pellico and the Country Museum. Frequently they are held important art exhibitions. In the ancient cellars hosts the prestigious Enoteca Regionale del Barolo. Since 2007 he is part of the circuit of 8 castles 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. The history of the castle is believed to have begun, given the lack of historical documents about his birth, in the tenth century, when Berengar I allowed the local feudal lord to erect an effective defense against the frequent raids of the Hungarians and the Saracens. Of the original structure remains very little: the keep, still visible today, is part of it. The first written record dates back to the '200 in a deed of transfer of property by the Lords of Marcenasco in favor of the town of Alba, who, a few years later, he sold it to the Falletti who renovated it significantly and made it permanent residence of a branch of the house. In 1544, however, it was made by the French governor of plunder neighboring Cherasco, during the long wars of the time. He fell later to Giacomo and Manfredo repair the considerable damage, bringing further modification and improvement. The new, the result of sixteenth-century restorations, remained substantially unchanged until 1864, the year of the death of Juliette Colbert, last Marchioness Falletti. Meanwhile, the castle had become a country residence due to the transfer of the principal residence of the Falletti, which occurred in 1814, at Palazzo Barolo in Turin. Among its illustrious guests during the last era of the Falletti stands undoubtedly Silvio Pellico, presented the Marchioness Cesare Balbo after decades of imprisonment of Spielberg, who later became over the years a close friend, trusted adviser and director of the library Falletti. Pellico and the Marchesa used to spend long days together between the Falletti castle and the castle of Volta, dedicated to reading and conversation. The visit to the Castle Falletti focuses on the first floor, the so-called noble floor, the first room you come across going up the stairs is the Hall of the Four Seasons, spacious and bright room with fine furnishings empire building that owes its name to four paintings surmount many doors and each dedicated to a season of the year. From this room has access to the Hall of coats of arms, whose ceiling is decorated with the emblems of the Falletti is that of the families with whom they are related. Besides the monumental fireplace and its century stucco decoration, this room houses a number of years the meetings of the council.
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Anna Kooiman Alba, Italy in Piedmont Region. Alba is known for truffles, hazelnuts, dark chocolate, and wine!
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Friuli Venezia Giulia is a part of Italy that many wine fans have heard of, but few have actually visited. One of the perks of knowing The Winefathers was getting an intimate, up close and personal insight into this dynamic wine region. Great wines, great food, and great people!
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Welcome To POLLA ♥ Benvenuti a POLLA nel VALLO DI DIANO ♥
Benvenuti nella città di Polla, la porta d'ingresso nel Vallo di Diano ricca di storia, tradizioni e monumenti. La storia di Polla affonda le sue origini nella notte dei tempi. La città romana del Vallo di Diano è una perla da ammirare. Maestoso il Convento di Sant'Antonio, chi entra in Sant'Antonio rimane abbagliato in contemplazione delle quaranta tele dipinte nel 1666 dal Ragolìa per il soffitto e disposte in tre file parallele sull'asse maggiore della navata con al centro la tela dalla cornice più ricca su cui ritrasse l'Immacolata. Polla nasce come piccolo villaggio forense sorta in epoca romana. Era un centro di scambi lungo la via che dalle Calabrie giungeva a Capua. L'esistenza del foro e' attestata in una famosa epigrafe, il Lapis Pollae. In località Tempio si può ammirare il rudere del Mausoleo di Caio Rufo con i blocchi dell'epigrafe, con le tre are superstiti, riccamente ornate di serti floreali tra cui tre bucrani e un frammento di festone. Il mausoleo fu innalzato nel corso del I secolo d.C. dalla sacerdotessa di Livia Augusta, terza moglie dell'Imperatore, per il marito Uziano Rufo, il quale era magistrato del Municipio di Volcei (oggi Buccino) da cui dipendeva il Forum.
La lunga iscrizione racconta che Insteia fu adottata da Uziano quando era una bambina di sette anni. Poi Uziano la prese in moglie e la onorò sempre nei cinquantacinque anni in cui vissero insieme. La decorazione che circonda la dedica richiama molto da vicino quella dell' Ara Pacis Augustea di Roma.
Quasi certamente Insteia fece venire scalpellini molto bravi da Roma perchè il marito avesse una sepoltura di tutto riguardo.
Perciò scelse anche un luogo ameno aperto al sole, su di una piccola altura. Meraviglioso il centro storico, il museo delle Antiche Vestiture, i Palazzi, le Chiese e i Portali. Importante e significativo il Parco della Rimembranza. Di notevole impatto naturalistico le Grotte di Polla. Dal punto di vista sociale e sportivo Polla è la sede della famigerata Pollese e del locale gruppo folk conosciuto in tutto il sud. Insomma, una città da visitare, ricca anche di tanti prodotti tipici e tanta bella gente.