Piemonte

Piemonte a region in the top right corner is the largest region after Sicily. This region is covered mainly by the Alps and rugged hills. Piemonte home to many D.O.C./G. wines such as Barolo and Barbaresco both made with the Nebbiolo grape. In fact Piemonte is the largest D.O.C./G. growing region and unlike Tuscany has no I.G.P also known as I.G.T. areas. The regions capital is Turin, however when it comes to wine making Alba and Asti are the heart of this region.