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 Interactive map of Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe | |
| Location | Province of Cuneo,Piedmont,Italy |
| Part of | Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato |
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| Criteria | Cultural: (iii), (v) |
| Reference | 1390rev |
| Inscription | 2014 (38thSession) |
TheLanghe (Italian:[ˈlaŋɡe],Piedmontese:[ˈlɑŋɡe]; Latin:Mons Langa et Bassa Langa), usuallyLanga when referring to each of its subdivisions, is ahistorical hilly area to the south and east of the riverTanaro in the provinces ofCuneo andAsti inPiedmont, northernItaly.
It is famous for its wines, cheeses, andtruffles—particularly the white truffles ofAlba. The countryside as it was in the first half of the 20th century features prominently in the writings ofBeppe Fenoglio andCesare Pavese, who was born there, inSanto Stefano Belbo.
On 22 June 2014, a part of the Langhe was inscribed onUNESCO'sWorld Heritage list[1] for its cultural landscapes, an outstanding living testimony to winegrowing andwinemaking traditions that stem from a long history, and that have been continuously improved and adapted up to the present day. They bear witness to an extremely comprehensive social, rural and urban realm, and to sustainable economic structures. They include a multitude of harmoniously built elements that bear witness to its history and its professional practices.
Its vineyards constitute an outstanding example of man’s interaction with his natural environment. Following a long and slow evolution of winegrowing expertise, the best possible adaptation of grape varieties to land with specific soil and climatic components has been carried out, which in itself is related to winemaking expertise, thereby becoming an international benchmark. The winegrowing landscape also expresses great aesthetic qualities, making it an archetype of European vineyards.
Crutin cheese is made in Langhe.[2]
Ingeology, theLanghian Age of theMiocene Epoch is named for the Langhe region.
DOC andDOCG wines produced in this area include:
Langhe is the setting for PC GameHundred Days - Winemaking Simulator.[3]
44°37′N7°58′E / 44.61°N 7.97°E /44.61; 7.97
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