Barbaresco

The tower of Barbaresco stands on the top of one of the Rocche along the Tanaro river. Here there once was a wild wood (barbaro, in Italian), from which the town’s name presumably comes.

Some people believe instead that the name comes from the Saracens, who were called “Barbareschi”.

The Liguri tribes named some of the most prestigious wine crus of this area, like “Asili” (shelter) and “Martinenga” (dedicated to the god Mars).

In the town, in the deconsecrated church of san Donato the regional wine cellar has been made.

Here you can taste the world famous Barbaresco DOCG.

The patronal feast of San Donato is celebrated between the end of July and the beginning of August, while every year, on the third weekend of October, the event "Piacere, Barbaresco" takes place.

18 Jul

Roero Music Fest: Tropical tango

The music, art and performance festival with a concert featuring guitar and vibraphone
19 Jul

Vineyard picnic in the Langa

Vineyard picnics are back for a carefree day out
22 Jul

Paella and sangria

The town's patron saint festival opens the celebrations with a dinner and a Latin evening with dancing and entertainment
23 Jul

July in Parco Alfieri: Andrea Vitali

Andrea Vitali was born in Bellano in 1956. A doctor by profession, he made his debut in 1989 with the novel Il procuratore, which won the Montblanc prize for young novelists the following year.