Piedmont

The etymological meaning of Piedmont is “land at the foot of mountains”. Indeed, three fourth of the territory of this Region is bordered by the Alps mountains, which give this region a continental climate and form a shield against continental winds.

Piedmont is famous for the red grape varieties of Barbera, Dolcetto and Nebbiolo, from which the renowned Barolo and Barbaresco wines are produced. Among white varieties, Moscato Bianco is appreciated worldwide for the production of dessert wines. The main wine-growing areas, namely the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, are located south of the Po River and account for up to 95% of the entire regional production.

With its 52,400 hectares* under vine and an average production of nearly 2.7 million hectolitres*, it is clear why Piedmont has always been one of the excellences within the Italian wine-making sector to the point that it can boast exclusive DOC (Controlled Origin Denomination) and DOCG (Controlled and Guaranteed Origin Denomination) wines.

* 2007 figures from the "Corriere Vinicolo" (wine news)