Roero (Piedmont)

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The Roero ( Piedmontese : Roé ) is an Italian landscape in Piedmont south of Turin .

geography

It forms the north-eastern part of the province of Cuneo between the Po Valley and the neighboring hill country of the Langhe and lies between the rivers Tanaro , Stura di Demonte and Maira .

The name comes from the homonymous noble family Roero , who ruled this area for several centuries since the Middle Ages. The area is known for the wine of the same name .

history

The area was already settled in Roman times and was divided among various local princes in the Middle Ages. The Aleramids , who fought with the armies of Asti and Alessandria in this area , owned several isolated castles on the rocky hills. However, the Roero family that gave it its name had a particular influence .

The tower by Corneliano d'Alba
Monticello Castle

places

The two centers of the region are Bra and Canale . The following municipalities are also in the area:

Viticulture

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