# Langhe: wine, truffles, and landscapes *URL:* https://italytrade.org/langhe-wine-truffles-and-landscapes/baldassarri-gitalytrade-org/ *Updated:* 2026-11-03T10:55:09+00:00 [ItalyTrade.org](https://italytrade.org) [Tailor-made trip ✈️ Plan your trip Langhe: wine, truffles, and landscapes Piedmont · UNESCO vineyard landscapes since 2014 Article contents Introduction](https://italytrade.org/a-perfect-itinerary/#main-content) [Culture and nature](#culture-and-nature) [Uniqueness](#uniqueness) [Places and sites](#places-and-sites) [Gastronomy](#gastronomy) [Traditions](#traditions) [Art and architecture](#art-and-architecture) [Villages and routes](#villages-and-routes) [Local excellence](#local-excellence) [Data and numbers](#data-and-numbers) [Detailed itinerary](#detailed-itinerary) [Frequently asked questions](#faq) [Conclusion](#conclusion) [Tailor-made trip](https://italytrade.org/a-perfect-itinerary/#main-content) Introduction ## The hills of wine, white truffles and hazelnuts The Langhe are a landscape of vineyard-covered hills in southern Piedmont, between the Po River and the Ligurian Apennines, where wine, white truffles and hazelnuts tell the story of an entire territory. They are part of the UNESCO site “Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato”, inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2014. The serial site has six components – the Langa del Barolo, the Barbaresco hills, Nizza Monferrato and Barbera, Canelli and Asti Spumante, the Monferrato of the Infernot and the Castle of Grinzane Cavour – spread across the provinces of Alessandria, Asti and Cuneo. If you are planning a trip, start from our [great destinations in Italy](https://italytrade.org/great-destinations-in-italy/baldassarri-gitalytrade-org/) or the ItalyTrade [interactive map](https://italytrade.org/interactive-map-of-italy-itineraries-luxury-properties-and-weddings/baldassarri-gitalytrade-org/). [Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre](https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1390) · [Source: Vineyard Landscapes UNESCO Association](https://www.paesaggivitivinicoliunesco.it/en/unesco-site-vineyard-landscape/introduction-to-the-unesco-site/discover-the-site) Culture and nature ## A landscape shaped by the vine The Tanaro River divides the Langhe into two zones: the high Langa, reaching about 900 metres, and the low Langa, generally below 600 metres. The geography changes from one hill to the next, and it shows in the flavour of local products. The Piedmont Region recalls the official rationale for the inscription: “an outstanding living testimony to the historical tradition of winegrowing” (in its Italian wording, «una eccezionale testimonianza vivente della tradizione storica della coltivazione della vite»). For UNESCO the vineyards are also an example of human interaction with the natural environment, with grape varieties matched to specific soil and climate conditions. Explore more in the [Tourism, Culture & Entertainment](https://italytrade.org/Italy/tourism-culture-entertainment-en/) category. [Source: Gazzetta del Gusto (in Italian)](https://gazzettadelgusto.it/piemonte/tartufo-vino-nocciole-viaggio-tra-langhe-monferrato-e-roero/) · [Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre](https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1390) · [Source: Piedmont Region](https://www.regione.piemonte.it/web/temi/agricoltura/promozione-qualita-educazione-alimentare/paesaggi-vitivinicoli-langhe-roero-monferrato-patrimonio-unesco) Uniqueness ## Why the Langhe are unique ### 🏛️ UNESCO World Heritage since 2014 The World Heritage Committee inscribed the site on 22 June 2014, during its 38th session in Doha (Qatar). It is Italy’s 50th site on the List. ### 🍇 A still-living testimony Under criterion (iii), the vineyards are an outstanding testimony to winegrowing traditions refined over a long history and still in use today. ### 🌿 People and environment Under criterion (v), the landscape is an example of human interaction with the natural environment: grape varieties are matched to specific soils and climate, making it an international benchmark. [Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre](https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1390) · [Source: Piedmont Region](https://www.regione.piemonte.it/web/temi/agricoltura/promozione-qualita-educazione-alimentare/paesaggi-vitivinicoli-langhe-roero-monferrato-patrimonio-unesco) Places and sites ## The wonders of the Langhe Browse places by category; to build a wider route, use the [interactive map of Italy](https://italytrade.org/interactive-map-of-italy-itineraries-luxury-properties-and-weddings/baldassarri-gitalytrade-org/). 🏛️ Alba and villages 🌿 Nature 🎨 Art and castles Truffle ### Alba Hosts the International White Truffle Fair in October and November and is the base for exploring the surrounding hills. Wine ### Barolo Sits on a small plateau surrounded by vine-covered hills in an amphitheatre-like setting. DOCG ### Barbaresco Its ancient tower is visible from Alba; the village is known for family-run cellars and for Barbaresco DOCG red wine. Village ### Neive The historic centre is built in rings around an ancient “ricetto”, with cobbled lanes and the 13th-century Clock Tower. Geography ### High and low Langa The Tanaro separates the high Langa (up to about 900 m) from the low Langa (generally below 600 m). Alta Langa ### Hazelnut groves among the woods In the Alta Langa the “tonda gentile” hazelnut grows among the woods. Harvest ### Cortemilia and Cravanzana Here visitors can take part in the hazelnut harvest. UNESCO ### Buffer zone The inscribed site sits within a buffer zone involving 101 municipalities. La Morra ### Barolo Chapel A 1999 work by Sol LeWitt and David Tremlett in the Brunate vineyard: a small, never-consecrated church turned into an artwork. Barolo ### Falletti Castle A former noble residence that hosted Silvio Pellico; visitors can tour rooms such as the Historical Library. Barolo ### WiMu A multimedia museum on wine and “enoic civilization”, housed in the castle together with the Regional Enoteca of Barolo. UNESCO ### Grinzane Cavour Castle One of the six components of the UNESCO site, alongside the five wine-growing areas. [Source: e-borghi](https://e-borghi.com/en/itineraries/langhe-journey-to-the-villages-of-alba-barolo-barbaresco-and-neive) · [Source: Gazzetta del Gusto (in Italian)](https://gazzettadelgusto.it/piemonte/tartufo-vino-nocciole-viaggio-tra-langhe-monferrato-e-roero/) · [Source: Ceretto](https://ceretto.com/en/the-chapel-of-barolo) · [Source: Vineyard Landscapes UNESCO Association](https://www.paesaggivitivinicoliunesco.it/en/unesco-site-vineyard-landscape/introduction-to-the-unesco-site/discover-the-site) Gastronomy ## A culinary journey through truffles, hazelnuts and wine Langhe cuisine revolves around the white truffle (Tuber magnatum Pico), which arrives on the most traditional dishes in autumn. Other protagonists are Murazzano, a local cheese, and hazelnuts. For more food itineraries visit the [Exquisite Cuisine](https://italytrade.org/it/Italy/exquisite-cuisine/) category. ### 🍝 Dishes not to miss ### Truffle tajarin A typical dish of Neive and the Langhe, served with white truffle. ### Ravioli del plin Filled pasta cited among the dishes that welcome white truffle. ### Fassone beef tartare Fassone beef, served as tartare, is another autumn dish paired with truffle. ### Bagna caoda A traditional preparation cited among Neive’s local specialities. ### Hazelnut cake A hazelnut dessert served with warm zabaglione; in Neive you will also find moscato zabaglione. ### Barbaresco DOCG Red wine from the village of Barbaresco, also known for family-run cellars where you can taste and buy. ### 🍷 The wines of the area Among the wines of the season, the sources cite Barbera, Nebbiolo and Barolo. Barbera is described as one of the three most-planted grape varieties in Piedmont, found on the hills between Alba, Asti and Alessandria as Barbera d’Asti, Superiore and Nizza. In Barolo the castle houses the Wine Museum and the regional enoteca, where local wines can be tasted; the Canelli area is linked to Asti Spumante. [Source: Gazzetta del Gusto (in Italian)](https://gazzettadelgusto.it/piemonte/tartufo-vino-nocciole-viaggio-tra-langhe-monferrato-e-roero/) · [Source: e-borghi](https://e-borghi.com/en/itineraries/langhe-journey-to-the-villages-of-alba-barolo-barbaresco-and-neive) Traditions ## Traditions: the white truffle season ### 🎉 Dates to mark in your diary ### International Alba White Truffle Fair — 10 October–6 December 2026 Held in Alba at the Cortile della Maddalena. The programme includes the Alba White Truffle World Market (where certified truffles are sold), the Alba Truffle Show with cooking shows, sensory analysis and wine tastings, meetings with Langhe Monferrato Roero producers, the Alba Truffle Bimbi area for families and the World Truffle Auction. Information may change: confirm dates and times with the organisers. ### Truffle hunting in the Alta Langa In the Alta Langa you can go truffle hunting with the “trifulai”, the local truffle hunters. Discover more travel ideas in the [Experiential tourism](https://italytrade.org/Italy/experiential-tourism/) category. [Source: Visit Langhe Monferrato Roero](https://www.visitlmr.it/en/events/top-events/the-international-alba-white-truffle-fair-alba) · [Source: Gazzetta del Gusto (in Italian)](https://gazzettadelgusto.it/piemonte/tartufo-vino-nocciole-viaggio-tra-langhe-monferrato-e-roero/) Art and architecture ## Contemporary art and historic architecture The Barolo Chapel, in the Brunate vineyard in La Morra, is a 1999 work by Sol LeWitt and David Tremlett. It was a small, never-consecrated church, bought together with the vineyard in 1970 and used as a farm-equipment store. According to the producer’s page, the chapel is temporarily closed for works, with reopening planned for autumn 2026: check its current status before planning a visit. Among the historic buildings, in Barolo the Falletti Castle houses the WiMu and the Regional Enoteca; in Neive you will find the Clock Tower (13th century), the 18th-century palazzo of the Counts of Castelborgo, Casa Cotto (13th century), the Baroque Archconfraternity of San Michele and the 16th-century chapels of San Rocco and San Sebastiano. In Barbaresco the restored 19th-century church of San Donato is now home to the Regional Enoteca. [Source: Ceretto](https://ceretto.com/en/the-chapel-of-barolo) · [Source: e-borghi](https://e-borghi.com/en/itineraries/langhe-journey-to-the-villages-of-alba-barolo-barbaresco-and-neive) Villages and routes ## The villages and a suggested itinerary A classic route through the hills links Alba, Barolo, Barbaresco and Neive: four stops a few kilometres apart, each with its own identity of cellars, castles and historic centres. For more ideas see the [3-day itinerary](https://italytrade.org/Italy/3-day-itinerary/) category. ### 🗺️ Short itinerary (3 days): Alba, Barolo, Barbaresco and Neive **Day 1:** Alba, the base for the hills and home of the Truffle Fair. **Day 2:** Barolo, between Falletti Castle, the WiMu and the Regional Enoteca. **Day 3:** Barbaresco and Neive, between family-run cellars and the historic centre. [Source: e-borghi](https://e-borghi.com/en/itineraries/langhe-journey-to-the-villages-of-alba-barolo-barbaresco-and-neive) Local excellence ## Products of excellence from the area Beyond white truffles and great reds, the Langhe offer other specialities. Alta Langa DOCG is described as a classic-method sparkling wine from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, aged at least 30 months. In the high Langhe the “tonda gentile” hazelnut grows and is harvested at Cortemilia and Cravanzana, while Murazzano is a local cheese. Discover more products in the [Made in Italy](https://italytrade.org/it/Italy/made-in-italy/) category. [Source: Gazzetta del Gusto (in Italian)](https://gazzettadelgusto.it/piemonte/tartufo-vino-nocciole-viaggio-tra-langhe-monferrato-e-roero/) Data and numbers ## The UNESCO site in numbers 0Hectares of the inscribed site 0Municipalities in the site 0Municipalities in the buffer zone 0Components of the site [Source: Piedmont Region](https://www.regione.piemonte.it/web/temi/agricoltura/promozione-qualita-educazione-alimentare/paesaggi-vitivinicoli-langhe-roero-monferrato-patrimonio-unesco) · [Source: Vineyard Landscapes UNESCO Association](https://www.paesaggivitivinicoliunesco.it/en/unesco-site-vineyard-landscape/introduction-to-the-unesco-site/discover-the-site) Detailed itinerary ## 3-day itinerary, step by step Day 1 ### Alba Alba is the base for exploring the hills and hosts the International White Truffle Fair in October and November. In the 2026 edition (10 October–6 December) the Cortile della Maddalena welcomes the market, shows and meetings with producers. [Source: Visit Langhe Monferrato Roero](https://www.visitlmr.it/en/events/top-events/the-international-alba-white-truffle-fair-alba) · [Source: e-borghi](https://e-borghi.com/en/itineraries/langhe-journey-to-the-villages-of-alba-barolo-barbaresco-and-neive) [More 3-day itineraries on ItalyTrade](https://italytrade.org/Italy/3-day-itinerary/) Day 2 ### Barolo The village stands on a small plateau. Visit Falletti Castle with its Historical Library, the WiMu and the Regional Enoteca of Barolo; in La Morra, in the Brunate vineyard, the Barolo Chapel (check its reopening). [Source: e-borghi](https://e-borghi.com/en/itineraries/langhe-journey-to-the-villages-of-alba-barolo-barbaresco-and-neive) · [Source: Ceretto](https://ceretto.com/en/the-chapel-of-barolo) [See the ItalyTrade interactive map](https://italytrade.org/interactive-map-of-italy-itineraries-luxury-properties-and-weddings/baldassarri-gitalytrade-org/) Day 3 ### Barbaresco and Neive In Barbaresco climb towards the ancient tower and visit the Regional Enoteca in the church of San Donato; in Neive walk the ring-shaped historic centre around the ricetto up to the Clock Tower. [Source: e-borghi](https://e-borghi.com/en/itineraries/langhe-journey-to-the-villages-of-alba-barolo-barbaresco-and-neive) [Plan your itinerary with ItalyTrade](https://italytrade.org/a-perfect-itinerary/#main-content) [Source: e-borghi](https://e-borghi.com/en/itineraries/langhe-journey-to-the-villages-of-alba-barolo-barbaresco-and-neive) · [Source: Visit Langhe Monferrato Roero](https://www.visitlmr.it/en/events/top-events/the-international-alba-white-truffle-fair-alba) Frequently asked questions ## FAQ — Langhe When did the Langhe become a UNESCO World Heritage site? The site “Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato” was inscribed on 22 June 2014, at the Committee’s 38th session in Doha (Qatar). It is Italy’s 50th site on the List. [Source: Piedmont Region](https://www.regione.piemonte.it/web/temi/agricoltura/promozione-qualita-educazione-alimentare/paesaggi-vitivinicoli-langhe-roero-monferrato-patrimonio-unesco) Which areas does the UNESCO site include? Six components: Langa del Barolo, the Barbaresco hills, Nizza Monferrato and Barbera, Canelli and Asti Spumante, the Monferrato of the Infernot and the Castle of Grinzane Cavour. The site covers 10,789 hectares in 29 municipalities. [Source: Vineyard Landscapes UNESCO Association](https://www.paesaggivitivinicoliunesco.it/en/unesco-site-vineyard-landscape/introduction-to-the-unesco-site/discover-the-site) When is the Alba White Truffle Fair in 2026? The official Visit Langhe Monferrato Roero page gives 10 October to 6 December 2026, at the Cortile della Maddalena in Alba. Information may change: confirm with the organisers. [Source: Visit Langhe Monferrato Roero](https://www.visitlmr.it/en/events/top-events/the-international-alba-white-truffle-fair-alba) Can you visit the Barolo Chapel? The chapel is in the Brunate vineyard in La Morra. According to the producer’s page it is temporarily closed for works, with reopening planned for autumn 2026: check the current status before you go. [Source: Ceretto](https://ceretto.com/en/the-chapel-of-barolo) What to see in Barolo? Falletti Castle, with rooms such as the Historical Library, the Regional Enoteca of Barolo and the WiMu, a multimedia museum on wine. [Source: e-borghi](https://e-borghi.com/en/itineraries/langhe-journey-to-the-villages-of-alba-barolo-barbaresco-and-neive) What to eat in the Langhe? Truffle tajarin, ravioli del plin, Fassone beef tartare, bagna caoda, fritto misto and hazelnut cake with zabaglione are among the dishes cited by the sources consulted. [Source: Gazzetta del Gusto (in Italian)](https://gazzettadelgusto.it/piemonte/tartufo-vino-nocciole-viaggio-tra-langhe-monferrato-e-roero/) What is the difference between the high and low Langa? The Tanaro River divides the two zones: the high Langa reaches about 900 metres, while the low Langa is generally below 600 metres. [Source: Gazzetta del Gusto (in Italian)](https://gazzettadelgusto.it/piemonte/tartufo-vino-nocciole-viaggio-tra-langhe-monferrato-e-roero/) What is Alta Langa DOCG? It is described as a classic-method sparkling wine from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, aged for at least 30 months. [Source: Gazzetta del Gusto (in Italian)](https://gazzettadelgusto.it/piemonte/tartufo-vino-nocciole-viaggio-tra-langhe-monferrato-e-roero/) [Source: Piedmont Region](https://www.regione.piemonte.it/web/temi/agricoltura/promozione-qualita-educazione-alimentare/paesaggi-vitivinicoli-langhe-roero-monferrato-patrimonio-unesco) · [Source: Vineyard Landscapes UNESCO Association](https://www.paesaggivitivinicoliunesco.it/en/unesco-site-vineyard-landscape/introduction-to-the-unesco-site/discover-the-site) · [Source: Visit Langhe Monferrato Roero](https://www.visitlmr.it/en/events/top-events/the-international-alba-white-truffle-fair-alba) Conclusion ## The Langhe: a landscape to live Between vineyards on the World Heritage List since 2014, villages such as Barolo, Barbaresco and Neive, and the white truffle season in Alba, the Langhe combine landscape, culture and table. To continue your journey in Piedmont, also discover [Valsesia](https://italytrade.org/valsesia-an-alpine-valley-in-piedmont/baldassarri-gitalytrade-org/) and [Vialattea](https://italytrade.org/vialattea-skiing-in-piedmont-in-the-alps/baldassarri-gitalytrade-org/). Before leaving, check dates and opening times directly with the organisers, for example for the Alba White Truffle Fair and the Barolo Chapel. **The Langhe are best discovered slowly, one hill and one glass at a time.** [Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre](https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1390) · [Source: Piedmont Region](https://www.regione.piemonte.it/web/temi/agricoltura/promozione-qualita-educazione-alimentare/paesaggi-vitivinicoli-langhe-roero-monferrato-patrimonio-unesco) · [Source: Visit Langhe Monferrato Roero](https://www.visitlmr.it/en/events/top-events/the-international-alba-white-truffle-fair-alba) Article contents (end of page) - [Introduction](#introduction) - [Culture and nature](#culture-and-nature) - [Uniqueness](#uniqueness) - [Places and sites](#places-and-sites) - [Gastronomy](#gastronomy) - [Traditions](#traditions) - [Art and architecture](#art-and-architecture) - [Villages and routes](#villages-and-routes) - [Local excellence](#local-excellence) - [Data and numbers](#data-and-numbers) - [Detailed itinerary](#detailed-itinerary) - [Frequently asked questions](#faq) - [Conclusion](#conclusion) Editorial transparency ## Who wrote this article? *On what basis?* ### 📋 Transparency and Verifiability **Who wrote it:** [Giuseppe Baldassarri — ItalyTrade.org. 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