Roero’s lands
A land full of history, beauty and excellent products
Roero, Roé in Piedmontese, is a geographical region of Piedmont, located in the north-eastern part of the province of Cuneo. The territory takes its name from the homonymous family, the Roero who, from the Middle Ages and for centuries dominated the area. To date, the area offers numerous riches, both culturally and gastronomically. The splendid landscapes of Roero are in fact the cradle of magnificent vineyards, hazelnuts, wines, peaches, strawberries, as well as events and fairs. Several associations that with strength and love promote and enhance the Piedmont area throughout Italy. The tasty dishes, the ancient villages, the beautiful landscapes and the numerous castles. These and other peculiarities that have contributed to the candidacy of Roero within the UNESCO World Heritage lists.
The city of Canale: vineyards with historic roots
Among the Roero hills rises Canale, founded in 1260 ex novo by Asti, on the territories of some of the episcopal feudal lords. The trade and production of wine in the Roero dates back to the 7th century BC. and proceeds under the Roman Empire. Over the centuries, wine production expanded and developed, consolidating during the seventeenth century, with the arrival of the Savoy. After a turbulent beginning of the twentieth century, which undermined the basis of viticulture, today Canale dedicates ample space to agriculture based on the vine. In particular on the Arneis vine, origin of the renowned Roero Arneis DOCG white wine, an excellent wine produced by the Filippo Gallino farm.
The Roero hills host numerous vineyards, on soils of mostly marine origin, typically clayey, permeable and rich in mineral salts. The Piedmontese town, having only temporary water reserves, maintains the magnificent vineyard landscape thanks to the use of cisterns for collecting rainwater and wells to reach the aquifers. Thanks to its slopes and exposure, the city of Canale hosts almost 400 hectares of thriving wine production. Consult the Canale and the Consorzio Roero pages to find out more about these wonderful lands and products!