Bosia

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Bosia
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Bosia (Italy)
Bosia
Country Italy
region Piedmont
province Cuneo  (CN)
Coordinates 44 ° 36 '  N , 8 ° 9'  E Coordinates: 44 ° 36 '0 "  N , 8 ° 9' 0"  E
height 484  m slm
surface 5 km²
Residents 174 (Dec. 31, 2019)
Population density 35 inhabitants / km²
Post Code 12050
prefix 0173
ISTAT number 004026
Popular name Bosiesi
Patron saint San Nazario
Website Bosia

Bosia is an Italian commune with 174 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2019) in the province of Cuneo (CN), Piedmont region .

In Bosia, vines are grown for Dolcetto d'Alba , a red wine with DOC status. The berries of the Pinot Noir and / or Chardonnay grape varieties can be used to make Alta Langa sparkling wine . Bosia is home to the Rocchetta cheese .

geography

The place is in the Alta Langa about 60 km southeast of Turin on the upper reaches of the Belbo . The municipality covers an area of ​​5 km² .

Bosia is a member of the Comunità Montana Alta Langa . The neighboring municipalities are Borgomale , Castino , Cortemilia , Cravanzana , Lequio Berria and Torre Bormida .

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Statistiche demografiche ISTAT. Monthly population statistics of the Istituto Nazionale di Statistica , as of December 31 of 2019.