Dogliani

The town of Dogliani unfolds across the rolling landscape of the Langhe like a masterwork of terracotta and vine, divided between its historic hilltop core and the lively commercial hub along the banks of the Rea stream. It is a place where the architectural whimsy of Giovanni Battista Schellino—whose eclectic, neo-Gothic towers and spires give the skyline an almost fairytale silhouette—meets the grounded, hardworking spirit of Piedmontese viticulture. As the spiritual home of the Dolcetto grape, the air here often carries the faint, fruity scent of fermenting must, while the surrounding hills form a rhythmic patchwork of steep, manicured vineyards. Life centers on the bustling weekly markets and the deep-seated culinary traditions of the Cuneo province, offering a sensory experience that is as robust and authentic as the deep ruby wine that bears the town's name.