vineyard landscape of piedmont
states: [italy]
category: cultural
year: 2014
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 44.6086111111, 7.9636111111
last visited: 2023
unesco id: 1390
world heritage site: 1390
The Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Italy, is renowned for its historic wine-growing region, showcasing a harmonious blend of nature and human ingenuity. This area features rolling hills covered with meticulously cultivated vineyards, dotted with charming villages, ancient castles, and Romanesque churches. The site reflects centuries of viticultural tradition, producing world-famous wines like Barolo and Barbaresco, and preserves a cultural landscape shaped by sustainable agricultural practices and a deep connection to the land.
