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Map of the Langhe in the provinces of Asti and Cuneo

The Langhe (Italian pronunciation: [ˈlaŋɡe]; 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, a part of the Langhe was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage list^[1] 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.^[2]

In geology, the Langhian Age of the Miocene Epoch is named for the Langhe region.

Viticulture

Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe

UNESCO World Heritage site
Location	Province of Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Part of	Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato
Includes	Langa of Barolo Grinzane Cavour Castle Hills of Barbaresco
Criteria	Cultural: (iii), (v)
Reference	1390rev
Inscription	2014 (38th Session)

DOC and DOCG wines produced in this area include:

• Arneis


• Barbera d'Alba


• Barolo


• Barbaresco


• Dolcetto d'Alba


• Dolcetto di Dogliani


• Dolcetto delle Langhe Monregalesi


• Dolcetto delle Langhe Monregalesi superiore


• Langhe Arneis


• Langhe Chardonnay


• Langhe Chardonnay Vigna


• Langhe Dolcetto


• Langhe Favorita


• Langhe Favorita Vigna


• Langhe Freisa


• Langhe Freisa Vigna


• Langhe Nebbiolo


• Langhe bianco


• Langhe rosso

Serralunga d’Alba and its vineyards.

A Cabernet Sauvignon/Barbera blend from the Langhe DOC

Note

External links

• Information on The Langhe Piemonte


• 
  Langhe and territory, a complete portal about Langhe, the territory, the cities and the wines. English version.


• 
  "Langhe Doc" documentary movie filmed in Langhe Region; 2011


• Official UNESCO photo selection


• Complete UNESCO photo gallery before selection

Coordinates: 44°37′N 7°58′E / 44.61°N 7.97°E / 44.61; 7.97