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A region in northwestern Italy bordering France, Liguria and Lombardia, this is perhaps, with Tuscany,
Italy's most prominent wine region, in particular for its production of vintage reds. The regional
capital is Torino, which served as the Italy's capital for some time after the country's unification
in the 1800's and is the site of FIAT headquarters.
Piemonte's viticultural tradition dates back to antiquity. The geographic collocation of mountains, hills and plains have made the rich variety of grapes and wines possible. The vital elements of soil and climate have conspired on the craggy hills of Langhe to produce the great Piemontese redwines. Wine-making regions The most notable zones of the region are Asti - Monferrato and Langhe - Roero, though production on the slopes near Tortona and the alpine foothills is prodigious. |
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