Wine Weekends Langhe

Langhe is a wine appellation and area located in the southern part of Piedmont. Its secular winemaking traditions and culinary heritage make Langhe the perfect destination for your next wine tasting or wine tour. Langhe is the plural of Langa, which literally means long hill. This landscape, in fact, is characterized by hills covered in vineyards, medieval castles and several wineries to visit with century-old cellars. This magical landscape has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.

Plan your next wine tasting in one of the highlights of Piedmont's centuries-old wine culture. The excellent cultivation techniques and the quality of the wines produced in the Langhe area make it a reference point for wine lovers across the world. And its stunning scenery will guarantee some of the best winery visits you'll experience.

The many wine tastings and scenic winery visits you'll experience while in Langhe will definitely whet your appetite. This won't be an issue, as Piedmont enjoys a well-deserved reputation across Italy when it comes to its culinary specialties, making it a great location for your food and wine tours. Must-tries of the area are tajarin 30 tuorli, agnolotti del plin, carne cruda, gran bollito misto, brasato, bagna caöda, Alba's white truffle.

You will be able to try different grape varieties and wine appellations during your wine tastings in Langhe. The most common traditional vines of the area are Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Barbera, Arneis and Moscato (and in smaller quantities Pelaverga, Freisa, Favorita and Nascetta) while the most represented international ones are Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

The most popular time to plan a holiday, weekend or simply a wine tasting in the Langhe area is from the beginning of September to the end of October when the grapes are harvested and Alba's famous white truffle is in season. During this period, the green landscape of the Langhe is transformed into a palette of warmer autumn colors.

During your time in Langhe, don't limit yourself to wine tastings and winery visits. Some of the historical highlights we recommend visiting include Castello di Serralunga d'Alba, Cappella delle Brunate, Castello di Grinzane Cavour, Alba, Barolo, Barbaresco, La Morra.

The average price of a wine tasting with winery visit in Langhe is around €30. Depending on the experience, prices range from €15 to €45. Booking in advance ensures availability and the best prices.

Here are the top wineries to visit in Langhe:

• Bersano
• Villadoria
• Az. Agricola Amerio Vincenzo
• Marenco Vini
• Cantina Stroppiana
• CA ED CUREN
• Cantina La Briacca
• Cantina Gigi Rosso

Here are the best wine tastings to book in Langhe:

• Vineyard Walk, Merenda Sinoira & Happy Wines at Adriano Grasso Winery
• Eroic wine experience at Teresa Soria between Langhe and Monferrato
• Wine tasting experience at Tojo Winery
• Tour and Wine Tasting at Tenuta Barac in the heart of Langhe
• Ca Nèuva: Tasting of 7 wines in the heart of the Langhe
• Roero 100% Wine Tasting at the Pqlin Winery
• Nebbiolo & Tradition Experience at Bel Colle Winery
• Wine tasting with vineyard and winery tour at Agnelli Viassone