TRAVEL IN PIEDMONT

The most cultivated vines are those with red berries and the real Piedmontese prince is Nebbiolo which gives rise to praiseworthy wines such as Barolo and Barbaresco. Other typical vines are Barbera, Bonarda, Dolcetto, Freisa, Grignolino, Pelaverga, Ruchè 'and Vespolina. Among the whites we mention the Roero Arneis, the Cortese, the Erbaluce, the Favorita, the Timorasso, the Gavi and the rare Nascetta, but the most widespread is the Moscato Bianco. Do not forget the Malvasie Rosse, Casorzo and Schierano able to give excellent sweet wines. The main wine growing areas are the Langhe, the Monferrato, the Asti, and the Alto Piemonte with the DOCG Gattinara and Ghemme. We point out the area called Alta langa where wonderful Classic Methods based on Pinot Noir are produced.