Sale delle Langhe
The town has a little historical centre, where there are the town hall palace, the parish church dedicated to Maria Vergine Assunta and the chapel of san Lorenzo.
The town’s beauty derives also from its surroundings, a green valley covered with woods, perfect for walks.
Up on the hill, in the Pedaggera village, there’s the little village called Arbi, where a small castle stands, built in a Scottish castle and called the “Red castle”.
On August, 15th the patronal fair dedicated to the Assumption is held.
History
Two theories have been formed to explain this town’s origins: according to the first, the name comes from the “salt road” from Liguria to Piedmont; the second refers the name to the Longobard name “sala”, meaning “cave”, room, or village.
The presence of the Romans is shown by a plaque celebrating the town’s origins.
Around the year 1000 a majestic castle was built, to defend the town from the frequent invasions.
Since 1948 the town has been divided into two smaller villages, Sale Langhe and Sale San Giovanni.
Save the Date!
04 October 2026 — 06 December 2026
Wineries Open Their Doors for the Truffle Fair
An unforgettable experience to discover the secrets of wine directly from the producers, including tastings and untold stories, in an authentic atmosphere of conviviality
Discover the eventEvents in Sale delle Langhe and around
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25 SepELT, Transient Luminous Events
For three days music, art, meetings, and performances will cross Rocca Cigliè and its spaces, connecting different languages and experiences
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26 SepSan Matteo Festival: inauguration of the bridge over the Bormida
The Bridge over the Bormida river is inaugurated, followed by a toast and celebration together with a lunch on the bridge
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26 SepELT, Transient Luminous Events
Three days to cross territories, ideas, and languages. A small village in the Langhe becomes a meeting space for music, art, performance, talks, and creative projects.
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27 SepELT, Transient Luminous Events
Closing day of the Festival. A small village in the Langhe becomes a space of encounter between music, art, performance, talks, and creative projects
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06 OctLiseiret: the return of the mountain grape
A meeting dedicated to the future of Liseiret, the promotion of the high lands, and mountain viticulture through dialogue among institutions, research, and producers
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