Monforte d'Alba

Monforte d'Alba is a small town in the heart of the Piedmontese Langhe. The town stands on a hill over 500 meters above sea level overlooking the great Cuneo plain. Here on the charming and peaceful hills great wines are produced, blending perfectly with traditional cuisine. Barolo is the king of the wines of the area and the white truffle of Alba is the prince of the table.

Monforte has a very ancient origin and owes its name to the castle that rose on the top of the hill, which in 1028 was conquered by the army sent by the Archbishop of Milan to stop the cathar heresy that spread locally. The inhabitants were imprisoned and taken to Milan to be burned on stake.
For years the fortress of Mons Fortis was abandoned, so that the poet Giovanni Berchet wrote: "From Monforte a person does not come, in Monforte a person does not go". Even today, according to the legend it hosts ghosts and you can hear moans. They are the souls of the Cathars who populated the hill a thousand years ago.

We are in Langa, a landscape made of sinuous hills, gentle slopes covered with vineyards and medieval fortresses, the precious treasures that stand over the territory making it one of the most beautiful places in the world. The Langhe are a paradise for the most demanding palates. Each product is part of a unique food and wine culture of excellence, protected and guaranteed by strict regulations that protect its quality, genuineness and consistency over time.

The piedmontese langhe

The Langhe are a hilly area located in the lower Piedmont region of northern Italy.
This land of ancient peasant traditions is known all over the world for its wines. The area has been part of the UNESCO heritage landscapes since 2014 together with Roero and Monferrato. These extend along the provinces of Cuneo and Asti.

Among the culinary excellences of this area we find wine, the famous Alba truffle and hazelnuts. This territory is characterized not only by these culinary excellences and by the hilly landscapes but also by the ancient villages that have stood still in time, the historical monuments and the churches. The Langhe offer emotions in all seasons of the year, they are able to capture any visitor especially in autumn, when it is possible to taste the gastronomic products of the season and discover the secrets of wine.

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Among the most beautiful villages to visit in the historic Langhe:

•     Alba, one of the most famous towns for white truffle;
  
  
•     Barolo, where you can admire the castle of the Marchesi Falletti, which houses the Wine Museum and the historic cellars;
  
  
•     Neive, in the province of Cuneo, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, a medieval village from which you can take a walk through the surrounding vineyards;
  
  
•     Grinzane Cavour, where Camillo Benso was born and lived, known as the Count of Cavour he has playes a fundamental role in the events that led to the unification of Italy and has been the first president of the Council of the Kingdom of Italy, proclaimed in 1861. The castle is located in Grinzane Cavour, where is located the regional wine shop and an eighteenth-century distillery;
  
  
•     Bergolo, the smallest town in the Langhe. Known as the stone village because of the houses and streets all with the same stone.