The Langhe (Le Langhe in Italian) is a hilly wine-growing area within the broader Albese area in southern Piedmont (Piemonte) in north-west Italy and between Cuneo and Asti provinces. The Langhe lies on the right bank of the Tanaro, south and east of the river between Cuneo and Asti provinces, bordering on the Astesana, Monferrato and Roero. It consists of an extensive hilly system, defined by the course of the rivers Tànaro, Belbo, Bòrmida di Millesimo and Bòrmida di Spigno. The Langhe became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014 (see Vineyard landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato).

Terroir: The Langhe was formed approximately 70 million years ago. The Langhe’s vineyards (and white truffles) are found at altitudes below 600 m. Land at higher altitudes (up to 900 metres) is given to forests and hazelnuts orchards. The Langhe Astigiane area in the south of the province of Asti peaks in the municipality of Seròle (851 metres).

Soil types: Sandstone and limestone soils. Also Tufa. Langhe soils contain more silt and clay compared to the sandier Roero region.

Wines–DOC: Alba DOC. | Barbera d’Alba DOC. | Dolcetto d’Alba DOC. | Dolcetto di Ovada DOC. | Langhe DOC. | Langhe DOC Chardonnay. | Langhe DOC Nebbiolo. | Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC. | Verduno or Verduno Pelaverga DOC.

Wines–DOCG: Alta Langa DOCG. | Barbaresco DOCG. | Barolo DOCG. | (Dolcetto di) Dogliani DOCG. | Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba or Diano d’Alba DOCG. | Dolcetto di Ovada Superiore or Ovada DOCG.