По возвращении из Полленцо нас с нетерпением ждал у дома Марио Sandri. He took us to Luigino mileyshee in a place called Babaresko. Here, in a small town in vystote 274m above sea level, live 650 outstanding residents, most of which - the elderly, young people moved to larger cities. Barbaresco famous eponymous wine, white truffles, star Michelin restaurants. You can get here, traveling 8 km from Alba, the old Roman road, the river valley Tanar.
"on the territory of the people settled More in Prehistoric times. At the site of these vineyards were thick woods, loved by Ligurian tribes. One of the forest was dedicated to the deity Martinigen, Ligurian symbol of strength. When the Romans came here, the troops of Emperor Augustus, the area was devoted to their god of war Mars. Forests were full of giant oaks powerful, symbols of power and resistance, surrounded by salt springs, still exists today.
name "Barbaresco" happened the term "wild wood." The Romans changed the name to "Villa Martis."
The excavations were also found traces of the Celtic civilization.
With the fall Roman Empire, the lands were seized longobardami, and later - the Franks. southern part of the Lange THEIR X-cc periodically trapped Saracens alighting in the coast of Liguria. Numerous battles have caused a loss budget of Alba, and during the 985-992g.f. BC the decision of Pope Giovanni XIII parish was annexed to the arrival of Asti. In those days, political control prnadlezhal family, Roger, opposing Arduini, Aleramo and Oberto.
military fortifications, tower of the castle, who lived until today, were erected during the Middle Ages. In fortifications refuge population at the time the enemy attacks. Administrative authority potoyanno shared competence between Asti and Alba, in Piedmont is not yet completely consolidated the power of Savoy dynasty.
At the end of the century vosemnadtsetogo Barbaresco did not escape the French Revolution, wind, and December 31, 1798. in the city was established municipality. City Life dramatically changing with the development of winemaking, increase the area of cast Nebbiolo vineyards that existed in Barbaresco from ancient times, but the real development of production began around that time. After World War II was devastation everywhere, and the locals could not boast of a stable financial position. As an independent Komuna Barbaresco has existed since 1957. She is still far from being the richest. One of the most successful families, thanks to which city and the wines have received international fame and whose house is on the way Barbaresco - Gaja is a family. To get to the tasting in the cellar Gaia is practically impossible, If you are not a wholesale buyer. But nothing is impossible. Main strongly want :-)
Try the same wine All local manufacturers can here in this wonderful church. Each glass will cost you 50 cents per EUR 1.
If you are lucky, the streets of the city you will encounter with the mayor, Alberto. But now imagine that he - the mayor, almost unreal. More of all, you take it for the average young local resident born in 1975. Distinguishing characteristics: tall, very cute :-)
During lunch Watches are so hot that you do not want to move. But the appetite, however, does not disappear. Our psychic team had eaten salad insalata Caprese, tomatoes with mozzarella, olive oil and vinegar, like this here, produced by my friend, most famous winemaker Claudio Rosso.
When the tower Barbaresco will be completed yet lift, definitely come back here to survey this wonderful area with great height.
shortly Langhe and Roero locks will be ranked to the heritage of UNESCO, on paper, the project already exists.
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