Castagnole delle Lanze
Introduction
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about Castagnole delle Lanze, a Piedmontese town located on the edge of the Langhe and Astesana regions.
Physical geography
The territory of Castagnole delle Lanze is situated between Langa and Monferrato, although it does not border the latter. The parish churches of the town belong to the diocese of Alba, despite the town being in the province of Asti. Wine production is the main activity of the local economy and there are various types of grapes, in particular Barbera d'Asti, Dolcetto d'Alba and Moscato d'Asti. In 2010, the administration of Castagnole created the initiative "Adopt a Row" to help local producers. This unique initiative in Italy allows one to adopt ten meters of Barbera d'Asti vine rows and receive in exchange 10 bottles of "Lanze" wine.
History
In Roman times, Castagnole delle Lanze was crossed by a branch of the Via Emilia. In the Middle Ages, Castagnole was part of the territories belonging to the Counts of Loreto. It was the home of Manfredo I, Marquis of Busca and Count of Loreto, who inaugurated the Lanza dynasty. The Lanza family took its name from the nickname earned by Manfredo, Lancifero, at the court of Frederick Barbarossa. In the Codex Astensis, the presence of a medieval castle in Castagnole as a residence of the count has been suggested. Bianca Lancia, the last wife of Emperor Frederick II of Swabia, probably descended from Manfredo. Castagnole became part of the domains of the municipality of Asti from the 13th century and followed the history of the city and its vicissitudes.
Conclusions
In short, Castagnole delle Lanze is a town full of history and winemaking tradition. The territory is located in a strategic position between Langa and Astesana, as well as being close to Albese, and local producers are committed to creating good quality wines. If you have the opportunity to visit the area, don't hesitate to stop in Castagnole delle Lanze and taste its wines. Thank you for reading me!
