Lower Langa

Narzole is located in a wide valley surrounded by several watercourses: the Tanaro river and the Mondalavia and Giuminella streams. The town boasts a long wine tradition.

Topping the steep rises of this village with a long history will lead you to its outstanding amphitheatre, its bell tower and a breathtaking view over the valley.

The name of the village derives from the Latin word "mons clarus", perhaps due to the beautiful geographical position of the upper part of the country.

The main activity in Lequio is agriculture, with mixed cultivations of vine, wheat, maize and beans. In the woods you can find fine white truffles, as well as excellent mushrooms.

Grinzane Cavour is 6 kilometers away from Alba, on the road to Barolo and Monforte. Placed on a hill and surrounded by vineyards, the town is dominated by its medieval castle.

The town, of ancient origins, at the time of the Romans was a center of connection between the nearby Alba Pompeia and the then great Pollentia. Its historic core is perched around the castle and the bell tower from the thirteenth century.

The village is situated in the centre of the Moscato wine area. It’s a very ancient town, though almost nothing is left of the ancient buildings and monuments.

The village is characterized by its impressive castle, built by the Astigeans in the second half of the 13th century after their defeat against Alba in Cossano.

The castle in Castiglione was a defensive feature of the powerful Falletti family. Nowadays the territory of the town is entirely included in the docg Barolo wine area.

The village is characterized by a large crenellated cylindrical tower, more than thirty meters high. It was inspired by Carducci who mentioned it in verse calling it "sentinel over the centuries".

The central square of Farigliano is dominated by the façade of the church of S. Giovanni, built at the end of the 19th century. On the road that leads to Carrù, the sanctuary of Mellea bears witness to the apparitions of the Madonna.

A few kilometers from Alba, from the walls of its castle it is possible to admire the Barolo vineyards and the hills of the Langhe which now are part of the World Heritage Sites.