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What it is and where it is
La Morra is a village nestled among the hills and vineyards of the Langhe, an example of a perfect balance between the work of nature and that of man. Strolling through its narrow streets allows you to lose yourself in the centuries of its history, thanks mainly to its churches, such as San Martino and San Rocco, and the beautiful bell tower that towers over the town's main square. In fact, you can climb the very tower to admire the village from above and the sea of hills and vineyards that surrounds it.
Why it is special
It is La Morra's surroundings that give it that unmistakable scent of the area's vineyards and grapes. But the countryside also enters the village thanks to the wonderful views that open up to the landscape, especially from its extraordinary belvedere, almost unanimously recognized as the one with the most beautiful view in all the Langhe. And if at such a view comes the urge to set off on an exploration, from the hamlet of Annunziata, three kilometers from the central square, start the 7 wine trails that lead to discover the most hidden corners of the area, with routes varying in length from 2.5 to 11.5 kilometers.
Not to be missed
For more than 30 years, now an established tradition, the "Mangialonga" has been held in La Morra between the end of August and the beginning of September. This is a walk of about 4 kilometers that winds through the village and the surrounding vineyards: participants, armed with tasting glasses, taste a traditional local dish at each station. It is a very successful combination of nature and local food and wine tradition of the highest standard.
A bit of history
The origins of La Morra are lost in distant centuries, going back as far as two thousand years, when nearby Alba needed to start working the surrounding hills and creating its own dependencies. Sources are silent until 1269 when they mention it as independent and with its own castle; in 1340 it became a possession of the Falletti family, later the Marquises of Barolo, and an official document in 1402 mentions for the first time Nebbiolo, from which Barolo was later born. After being disputed with alternating fortunes between the Duchy of Milan, France and Spain, in 1631 it became a possession of the Savoy family.
Curiosities
Two kilometers from La Morra, there is a building that cannot go unnoticed: the so-called Barolo Chapel or Brunate Chapel. It is the most colorful church in Italy, a kaleidoscope of bright colors that stands out in the middle of the vineyards. The strange thing is that there are no sacred furnishings inside, because in fact, it was never consecrated. In fact, to be fair, it was built in 1914 not so much as a place of worship, but to provide shelter in bad weather for vintners intent on their work in the fields.
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