La Morra
A Barolo wine village on a ridge about 500 metres high, with a viewing terrace overlooking the Langhe vineyard hills.
La Morra sits on a ridge in the northern part of the Barolo DOCG wine region, at an altitude of about 500 metres, making it one of the highest villages in the area. The viewing terrace in the village centre has a wide outlook over the terraced vineyards, and on clear days you can see the Alps. The area is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site "Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont." The village has a municipal wine cellar where you can taste and buy Barolo from many local estates. There are many wineries nearby, as well as the "Painted Chapels" of the Barolo vineyards, small chapels decorated by artists. The village is small and can be explored on foot in half an hour. It is usually visited together with Barolo and Alba. It is about 13 kilometres from Alba, so you will need a car or hired driver to get there. The viewing terrace is open at all times and free to visit.
Opening hours
Viewing terrace open all day; municipal cellar and wineries have varying hours, booking recommended
Nearby sights
- Barolo
- Alba
- Castle of Racconigi
- Basilica of Superga
- Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile
- Villa della Regina
- Lingotto
- Borgo Medievale