Piedmont
A land with a winemaking tradition since ancient times, Piedmont produces great wines on its hills and alpine and pre-alpine areas. Piedmontese wines represent an Italian oenological excellence, with 18 DOCG and 41 DOC that reflect the richness of indigenous grape varieties and the diversity of the territories.
Among the reds, Nebbiolo stands out, giving birth to Barolo, Barbaresco, Gattinara, and Ghemme, and Barbera, the protagonist in the denominations Barbera d'Asti, Nizza, and Barbera del Monferrato Superiore. Dolcetto is the base of wines like Dogliani and Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba. Other red grape varieties include Grignolino, Freisa, Ruchè, Brachetto, and Pelaverga.
Among the whites, Moscato bianco is famous for Asti Spumante and Moscato d'Asti; Cortese gives rise to Gavi, while Erbaluce is used for Erbaluce di Caluso. Timorasso, an indigenous grape variety of the Colli Tortonesi, is gaining recognition for its structure and longevity.
The main wine-producing areas include Langhe, Roero, Monferrato, Canavese, and Alto Piemonte, each with unique characteristics that contribute to the variety and quality of the region's wines.