In the Langhe, wine represents history, tradition and is an integral part of the culture. Centuries ago farmers planted these hills with Dolcetto, Nebbiolo and Barbera vines and the wine they produced was extraordinary. In fact, the wine was so good that the farmers traded it for products from other regions, like Fontina cheese from Val d'Aosta, anchovies from Genoa and salt from Savona. These ingredients play important roles in the tradtional cooking of the Langhe. Classic dishes like Bagna Caôda and Fonduta con Tartufo Bianco came about as a result of the demand for Langhe wine.

Today the Langhe is still producing extraordinary wine. Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera and Dolcetto are some of the best known local wines. The Langhe is comprised of all the vinicultural towns located within Cuneo province. The territory is divided into D.O.C. and D.O.C.G. wine-growing zones.

We are located in the zone for Dolcetto delle Langhe Monregalesi D.O.C. and Dolcetto delle Langhe Monregalesi Superiore D.O.C. at the southern tip of the Langhe. The rolling hills surrounding the town of Mondovì have been planted with Dolcetto vines for centuries. Here, Dolcetto is the daily table wine of every family.

From Villa Favolosa you can tour the wine country starting from Vicoforte (Dolcetto delle Langhe Monregalesi) all the way up to the lovely town of Canale (Arneis) in the neighboring wine-growing area of Roero. Here are some suggested stops along the way...

The road from Vicoforte to Mondovì Piazza is one of the most beautiful drives in the Langhe Monregalesi. You can visit two producers of Dolcetto delle Langhe Monregalesi: Cascina Monsignore in Vicoforte and Azienda Vitivinicola Il Colombo in Mondovì

The Cantina Sociale del Dolcetto was founded in 1959 as a cooperative of 32 farmers. Today the cantina boasts 430 members and in addition to Dolcetto produces wines from other grapes such as Nebbiolo and Barbera. Many local families buy their daily table wine here by the liter.

Bottega del Vino Dolcetto di Dogliani was opened in 1984 to promote this fine DOC wine. In 2005 Dolcetto di Dogliani Superiore was awarded DOCG status. An outstanding producer of this wine is Azienda Arigola Pecchenino.

The Bottega del Vino di Serralunga d'Alba represents 19 local producers of Barolo and Nebbiolo wines. The winery of Fontanafredda is located in a beautiful park setting complete with roaming peacocks.

The Enoteca Regionale del Barolo is located within the Castello Faletti in the town of Barolo. The enoteca represents more than 100 local producers. Nearby, the Marchesi di Barolo winery offers tours and wine tasting.

The Cantina Comunale di La Morra represents more than 50 local producers of Barolo. The winery of Renato Ratti is also home to a museum dedicated to the history of wine in the Langhe.

The castle of Grinzane Cavour is home to the Enoteca Regionale di Piemonte which represents wine producers from all over the region of Piemonte. The World Truffle Auction is conducted in the castle each November. The castle is also home to a museum dedicated to the history of wine making in the Langhe.

I Sörì di Diano, is the comunal cantina for the town of Diano d'Alba. Many local producers Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba and Barolo are represented here. The Abrigo Giovanni winery offers wine tastings of their Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba and Nebbiolo d'Alba wines.

The town of Alba straddles two of Piemonte's premier wine regions: the Langhe and the Roero. You will find charming enoteche throughout the town which offer wines from the Langhe and the Roero. The Ceretto winery is commited to excellent wines and promoting art and culture in the Langhe. Two of Ceretto's recent art projects are The Chapel and The Cube.

At the Enoteca Regionale del Barbaresco you will find 120 different labels which represent 90% of the Barbaresco producers. The enoteca has a wine bar, La Gibigianna, where you can sample the local wines.

The charming town of Neive is home to 17 producers who specialize in Barbaresco. Some of the best cantine include: Cantina Parroco, Azienda Agricola Dante Rivetti and Azienda Vitivinicola di Elio Filippino.

The Enoteca Regionale Colline del Moscato represents 160 producers of Piemonte Moscato DOC and Moscato d'Asti DOCG.

North of the Langhe is another important wine region known as the Roero. Here the land is suited for growing excellent local white grapes like Arneis and Favorita. The Enoteca Regionale di Roero is located in the lovely town of Canale.