Our wines represent the highest and generally the most famous expression of the Cuneo region. Cuneo and wine are two inseparable realities. Cuneo , the land of prestigious wines, is among the top producers for the number of Aoc and Aocg wines produced and vines with guaranteed origin. The most famous wine in the world, Barolo, comes from the Cuneo region. Wine growing in Cuneo , exclusively in the hilly areas, develops in Langhe and Roero, extending to the Doglianese and Monregalese areas as well as some hills in the Saluzzo area. The rows of vines portray an enthralling and suggestive landscape, marked by ancient castles and small villages that cling to the hilltops. It is exactly from the wines that the values of quality and tradition have been rediscovered and extended to other food products, and this has become a cultural movement.
The quality of the wines starts in the vineyards and the experience of the wine growers, who continue to produce wine, respecting tradition, but at the same time considering new tendencies. Evidence of this tradition is found in the richness of the vines, based fundamentally on native grape varieties, the result of a wine-growing region that has grown over the years. This is the case of the Nebbiolo species, father of the great wines that have given the region of Cuneo worldwide fame, then Dolcetto, given this name because of the sweet taste of its grapes, but the father of vigorous dry-tasting wines such as Barbera.
Over 16,000 grape varieties are grown in the province of Cuneo , with a grape production slightly below 1.5 million quintals which, after being processed, produces over 1 million hl of wine. Approx. 800,000 hl of these are AOC (quality) or AOCG wines.
5 AOCG wines are produced in the Cuneo region: Barolo, Barbaresco, Asti and Moscato d’Asti, Roero, which also includes Roero Arneis, and the most recent Dogliani or Dolcetto of Dogliani Superiore. There are 12 AOC wines which become 33 counting the various collective Aoc types: Alta Langa, Barbera d’Alba, Cisterna d’Asti, Colline Saluzzesi, Dolcetto d’Alba, Dolcetto delle Langhe Monregalesi, Dolcetto di Dogliani, Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba, Langhe, Nebbiolo d’Alba, Piemonte, Pinerolese, Verduno Pelaverga.
For a correct approach to wine and to the oenological world, we can start from the Regional Wine Cellars, all situated in prestigious environments, five of which are in the province: the Enoteca Regionale Cavour of Grinzane Cavour, Enoteca Regionale del Barolo of Barolo, Enoteca Regionale del Barbaresco situated in Barbaresco, Enoteca Regionale Colline del Moscato di Mango, l’Enoteca Regionale del Roero of Canale d’Alba. For a vast panorama of the wines of the different areas and for selective purchasing, you can visit the Wine Shops (Botteghe del Vino) and the Local Wine Cellars (Cantine Comunali).
Wines:
Winery Name Alta Langa Seal of quality A.O.C A.O.C Guarantee of Origin. – D. M. 31 ottobre 2002 Description Alta Langa DOC is a sparkling wine produced according to the classic method using Pinot Nero and Chardonnay grapes. The classic ...
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Barolo: grapes Name Barolo Seal of quality Guarantee of Origin and Protected Designation of Origin. A.O.C. – D.P.R. 23th April 1966 A.O.C.G. – D.P.R. 1st July 1980 Description A wine of great structure, expressing a complex and fascinating bouquet capable ...
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vineyard Name Colline Saluzzesi Seal of quality A.O.C A.O.C D.M 14 settembre 1996, modificato con D.M. 17 febbraio 1997 Description Colline Saluzzesi wine is produced in various varieties. Colline Saluzzesi: This denomination without specification of the vine is reserved for ...
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Vigneti Nome Langhe Marchio di qualità Dénomination ou Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée. A.O.C. – D.P.R. 22 novembre 1994 Descrizione La denominazione generica “Langhe” comprende al suo interno tipologie senza indicazione di vitigno come: “Langhe bianco” “Langhe rosso” e tipologie con indicazione ...
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Roero cellar Name Roero Seal of quality Guarantee of Origin and Protected Designation of Origin. A.O.C. – D.P.R. 18th April 1985 A.O.C.G. – D.M. 23th March 2006 Description A fragrant and sweet wine, elegant and rich in sensations, beginning with ...
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cellar Name Roero Arneis Seal of quality Guarantee of Origin and Protected Designation of Origin. A.O.C. – D.P.R. 18th April 1985 A.O.C.G. – D.M. 23th March 2006 Description On the dry sandstone soils of the Roero, soft and permeable round ...
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Vigneti nelle Langhe Name Verduno Pelaverga Seal of quality Guarantee of Origin. A.O.C. – D.P.R. 20th October 1995 Description A very modern wine, perfect for present-day food requirements, its delicate balance between acidity and tannins make it fresh and pleasant ...
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Asti AOCG Name Asti AOCG Seal of quality Guarantee of Origin and Protected Designation of Origin. A.O.C. – D.P.R. 9th July 1967 A.O.C.G. – D.P.R. 29th November 1993 Description A straw-yellow wine characterised by a strong aromatic component that reproduces ...
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Barbaresco AOCG Name Barbaresco AOCG Seal of quality Product denomination. Products with seal of quality correspond to the acknowledged denomination. A.O.C. – D.P.R. 23th April 1966 A.O.C.G. – D.P.R. 3rd October 1980 Description An intense and brilliant wine, shading from ...
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Vigneti nelle Langhe Name Barbera of Alba Seal of quality Guarantee of Origin. A.O.C. – D.P.R. 27th May 1970 Description Barbera d’Alba is a prestigious wine, rich in impeccable colours, generally evoking a deep ruby red, the colour of cardinal ...
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Alba: panorama Name Dolcetto of Alba Seal of quality Guarantee of Origin. A.O.C. – D.P.R. 6th July 1974 Description A wine of a fragrant and young nature: a violet and ruby colour, a fresh and decidedly fruity bouquet, totally dry, ...
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Vigneti Name Dolcetto of Langhe Monregalesi Seal of quality Guarantee of Origin. A.O.C. – D.P.R. 6th July 1974 Description The colour is that of a young wine, ruby with hues of violet; its bouquet is such as to attract the ...
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Vigneti Name Dolcetto of Diano Seal of quality Guarantee of Origin. A.O.C. – D.M. 14th Septtember 2006 Description Dressed in captivating deep ruby red, boasting young and violet highlights to suit its fruity and fragrant bouquet, marked with marasca cherry ...
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Vigneti Name Dolcetto of Dogliani Superiore Seal of quality Guarantee of Origin and Protected Designation of Origin. A.O.C.G. – D.M. 6th July 2005 Description This is a variant of the traditional denomination “Dolcetto di Dogliani” created in 2005 to give ...
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Dolcetto di Dogliani grape Name Dolcetto of Dogliani Seal of quality Guarantee of Origin. A.O.C. – D.M. 6th July 2006 Description A wine resolute in its jovial and fragrant characteristics: ruby and violet colours that inflame the glass, a strong ...
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Cantina Name Nebbiolo of Alba Seal of quality Guarantee of Origin. A.O.C. – D.P.R. 27th May 1970 Description An impeccable garnet red wine, offering a bouquet blending fruity hints of raspberry, geranium and wild strawberry with ethereal and spiced tangs ...
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