Mountains and plains, rivers, cities, farming and industry all live together in harmony in this region, united in an architectural and psychological whole. The round hilly area of Monferrato, the indented terrain of the Langhe, the misty tributaries of the Po, the lakesides. Its wonderful Castles, its history, and museums, abbeys and cathedrals, everywhere. The Automobile Museum, the technology hall, and two “workshops” - Turin’s major motorcar manufacturer, and Europe’s number one typewriter manufacturer in Ivrea are a “must” for the industry-minded visitor. But Turin also has its 18^th century architecture, its bronze equestrian statues, its Mole Anotonelliana, Egyptian Museum, and Superga. A glimpse at Piedmont’s lake Maggiore and Orta, its mountain resorts which are so many fully-equipped gymnasiums for climbers and skiers to suit everyone. The boniveur has game, truffles and fondue, accompanied by Barolo, Barbera and Gattinara wines.

Size: 25,399 Sq. Km.

Our Wines of Piedmont
   Antiche Cantine
   Cantine Aurora
   Dardano
   Settimo
   Villa Ilaria

	1990	1997	2001
Population	4,485,000	4,395,000	4,288,000
Vineyards	182,691 Acres	172,000 Acres	145,000 Acres
DOC & DOCG Vineyards	83,725 Acres	88,100 Acres	107,502 Acres
Average Wine Production	410 Million Liters	370 Million Liters	310 Million Liters
DOC & DOCG Production	95 Million Liters (23%)	120 Million Liters (32%)	248 Million Liters (80%)
Number of DOC Areas	35	34	43
Number of DOCG Areas	2	4	7

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