Piedmont · Sub-regions

Langhe

The Langhe hills encircle Barolo and Barbaresco and, together with Roero and Monferrato, form the UNESCO Heritage Site "Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont". Langhe DOC permits broader varietal diversity than the specific DOCGs.

15Wineries

Grape Varieties

Nebbiolo, Barbera

Dolcetto, Arneis, Chardonnay

TERROIR PROFILE · Piedmont

Langhe UNESCO hill country, versatile

The Langhe are Piedmont's heartland — from everyday Dolcetto to great Nebbiolo.

☀ Cool continental⛰ Slope: mixedNebbioloBarberaDolcettoChardonnay

What is terroir? →

SOILS

Marlbalanced, structured

Marl is a mix of limestone and clay — yields structured, balanced wines with acidity backbone.

Sandstonewarm, dry, spicy

Sandstone warms quickly and yields ripe, fragrant wines with yellow fruit and fine spice.

Limestoneprecise, mineral

Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.

CLIMATE · Cool continental

Continental hill climate with foggy autumns; warmer valley sites for Dolcetto and Barbera, cooler heights for Nebbiolo and Chardonnay.

TOPOGRAPHY · mixed

The name-giving ridge country (langhe = tongues) between 200 and 600 m — UNESCO World Heritage since 2014.

WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS

red fruitjuicy acidity (Barbera)soft fruit (Dolcetto)alpine freshnessversatile

Typical Flavours of the Region

Region aroma cloud

ApplePearCitrusPineappleVanilla (oak)ButterBriocheFlintSour cherryRoseTarTruffleLiquoriceDried herbsBlackberryPlumVanillaPepper

→ Aroma wheel and variety profiles

Piedmont overview

This sub-region is part of Piedmont. The map shows all 15 sub-regions — Langhe is highlighted.

Overview

Wineries15

Detailed profiles10

Typical Varieties

Nebbiolo

Barbera

Dolcetto

Arneis

Chardonnay

Top profiles

10 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below

Ceretto Aziende Vinicole

Langhe · Alba

GlobalRegional

SpitzenweingutPiemont-Spitzengut

Nebbiolo, Arneis, Moscato

Pio Cesare

Langhe · Alba

GlobalRegional

SpitzenweingutPiemont-Spitzengut

Nebbiolo, Barbera, Chardonnay

Poderi Colla

Langhe · Alba

GlobalRegional

SpitzenweingutPiemont-Spitzengut

Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto

Prunotto

Langhe · Alba

GlobalRegional

SpitzenweingutPiemont-Spitzengut

Nebbiolo, Barbera, Arneis

Oneonthehill

Langhe · Alba

Azienda Agricola Giorgio Sobrero

Langhe · Montelupo Albese

Chardonnay, Dolcetto, Pinot Nero

Azienda Vitivinicola "Mossio Fratelli"

Langhe · Rodello

Fracchia & Berchialla Enoteca

Langhe · Alba

Fracchia & Berchialla Snc Enoteca

Langhe · Alba

Oneonthehill

Langhe · Alba

Tenuta Barac

Langhe · Alba

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10 Oct – Sun, 6 December 2026

Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba – Wine Tasting Experience

Tasting · Alba

Ente Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Albafrom €20

25 Jan – Tue, 26 January 2027

Grandi Langhe

Trade event · Alba

Consorzio Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe Dogliani

27 Jan – Sat, 30 January 2027

Nebbiolo Prima

Trade event · Alba

Albeisa

24 Apr – Sun, 2 May 2027

Vinum Alba

Wine fair · Alba

Ente Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Albafrom €20

15 May – Sun, 16 May 2027

Nizza è Barbera

Tasting · Nizza Monferrato

Associazione Produttori del Nizzafrom €15

29 May – Sun, 30 May 2027

Cantine Aperte Piemonte

Open cellar · Piemont

Movimento Turismo del Vino PiemonteFree

Frequently Asked Questions

Which grape varieties define Langhe?

The key grape varieties in Langhe are Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Arneis and Chardonnay.

How many wineries are there in Langhe?

Cellarmap lists 15 wineries in Langhe. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.

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Related wine terms — clearly explained in the Cellarmap glossary.

Chardonnay Biodynamisch