The miracle of Piedmont, which is not only beautiful to look at but also to taste, The colors of autumn, gradually becoming more intense, prepare for winter, which will bring snow and a white blanket of beauty to the Langhe, Roero, and Monferrato hills, which have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for years. But the fact that Italian women were a legacy for us was certainly nothing new. However, the tourist experience that the village will offer us will be new and exciting Castagnole delle Lanze, a small treasure trove of flavors and knowledge halfway between Alba and Asti, two cities that not only share an initial but also a search for perfection. Do you want to discover it with us?
Castagnole delle Lanze on a motorcycle. Itinerary
Map
Way
This short but with great scenic impact takes us to the heart of Piedmont, a true concentration of flavors. Let’s start from Costigliole d’Asti and we take the road towards Loreto, then the SP23 in a southerly direction to arrive just over 6 kilometers from Castagnole delle Lanze. After the visit, we continue along SP23 to the intersection with Naive, where we arrive after about 5 kilometers. Moving on to SP3 pro Barbaresco we continue along the beautiful Langhe and Monferrato areas to reach the final destination after about 10 kilometers: the dawn city of truffles.
A noble history for a delicate village (also in flavors)
Autumn view of Castagnole delle Lanze
Castagnole delle Lanzen, nestled among the enchanting hills of Langhe and Monferrato, is a city rich in history and the charm of the Italian countryside. Its name reveals a rich past: “delle Lanze” actually links it to a noble family named Lance, who owned these lands at the end of the 12th century. Strategically located on the turn of the ancient Via Emilia, it became a crossroads for travelers and merchants over time. The town’s development saw it pass from hand to hand among nobles until the 19th century, when its love affair with wine production began, marked by the construction of the Parco delle Rimembranze tower. This tower offers a wide view of the surrounding landscape and testifies to the historical importance of the city.
In the culinary scene of Castagnole delle Lanze, three main elements dominate Barbera wine Muscat and hazelnuts. The famous hazelnut Tonda Gentile delle Langhe” is the cornerstone of the local economy and even the global brand Ferrero sources its supplies from these countries. Barbera wine is celebrated through the town’s signature dish, “Barbera risotto,” and the annual three-day Barbera Festival, which showcases the region’s wine heritage with great fanfare. Enjoy it too. Scaramella is a special cut of meat very suitable for slow and tasty cooking, such as stew or roast. All this and then finish with a toast of Muscat, a sweet, sparkling wine made from the Moscato Bianco grape, which thrives in the local climate and enhances the town’s winemaking prestige.
In the end, they are very interesting, colorful porches from Via Ener Bettica with references to nature created by Vincenzo Piccatto and country chapels that dominate the hilly scene with a touch of art and spirituality.
What to see around Castagnole delle Lanze
Panorama of vineyards and hills around Neive
The places touched by this itinerary are many, although relatively short, and guarantee a perfect experience even for a weekend:
- Naive one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, is a highly valued destination for wine production and its views are among the most beautiful in Piedmont;
- Barbaresco where one of the most famous Piedmont wines (named after the same name) is produced, is dominated by a historic medieval tower from which you can admire the characteristic panorama of the area;
- Dawna, a gastronomic destination par excellence between wine and truffles, it is dominated by numerous religious architectures with great scenic impact, such as the Church of San Domenico and the Sanctuary of Moretta.