Grinzane

Grinzane is a comune in the province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont. It is located approximately 70 kilometers southeast of Turin and about 25 kilometers east of Cuneo. The municipality is situated in the Langhe hills, a renowned wine-producing area. The most prominent landmark in Grinzane is the Castello di Grinzane Cavour, a medieval castle that was once owned by Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, a key figure in the unification of Italy. The castle has been restored and now houses a museum dedicated to the Count, as well as a regional enoteca showcasing local wines. The economy of Grinzane, like much of the surrounding Langhe region, is heavily reliant on agriculture, particularly the cultivation of grapes for wine production, including Barolo and Barbaresco. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills covered in vineyards and hazelnut groves. Grinzane is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site "Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato." The town offers a glimpse into the historical and agricultural heritage of Piedmont.