Despite the Langhe are located very close to the Alps are considered to belong to the chain of the Apennines.
The particular composition of the soil of the hills of the Langhe makes these areas very favorable for grape growing, production craft and industry of the area over the past fifty years has enhanced those areas with the birth of fine wines known throughout the world.
Another characteristic typical product of the Langhe is the kind hazelnut, hazelnut produced in many of the area. During the resistance
Langhe had a starring role. Famous the Republic of Alba partisan, described in books by Fenoglio as the "Johnny Partisan," set entirely in the Langhe near Alba.
The dialect spoken in the Piedmont Langhe, Langhe, is unique because it integrates the Ligurian and Occitan words.
The many castles, wines and cuisine have transformed the area and the activities of the Langhe receptive attracting a lot of tourists especially foreigners. The Langhe cuisine comprises many recipes from which we can remember:
- BAGNA Caoda
- tajarin LANGHE
- agnolotti
- The PLIN
- Hazelnut cakes
- BONET
- PASTE DI MELIGA
- BOLLITO MISTO
- BRASATO AL BAROLO
Tra i molti prodotti tipici che le terre di Langa regalano ricordiamo:
- TARTUFO
- NOCCIOLA
- VINI (tra cui ricordiamo il Boarolo, il Barbaresco, il Nebiolo, ecc...)
- CARDO GOBBO DI NIZZA MONFERRATO
- FORMAGGI (tra cui ricordiamo il Murazzano, il Raschera, la Robiola di Roccaverano, ecc...)
