Mango
Mango: A Historic Town of Wine Production
Hello everyone! Today, I want to talk about Mango, a beautiful town in the province of Cuneo in Piedmont, where one of Italy's finest wines is produced: Moscato DOCG. Mango, or ''Ël Mango'' in Piedmontese language, has a long history dating back to the Roman era and played an important role in the ancient ''Salt Roads'' connecting Liguria and Piedmont.
But let's start with the history.
History of Mango
According to some historical documents, Mango existed during the Roman Empire as ''Mangiana Colonia''. The city had the function of supplying veteran imperial troops, but later the soldiers themselves founded a colony, and this was the base of the village that was inhabited in the following centuries.
Mango became an important stop along the "Salt Road," one of the many roads that connected Liguria and Piedmont. The city has undergone many transformations throughout its history and has seen the passage of three castles, of which only one remains today: the Castle of the Marquises of Busca.
Monuments and Places of Interest
The Castle of the Marquises of Busca
The Castle of the Marquises of Busca is an imposing Baroque-style building that dominates the ancient village of Mango. Built in the 13th century, the castle was the summer residence of the Marquises of Busca for centuries. Today it hosts artistic-cultural events, the Regional Moscato Wine Shop, a tavern, and a restaurant. It also influenced the development of Mango's historic center, as demonstrated by the bell tower of the parish church, which is aligned with the structure of the Busca family manor.
The castle of Mango underwent numerous changes throughout its history. During World War II, the castle was used as a garrison by the Italian Resistance. In memory of the events that took place in this territory, the literary itinerary ''Il paese del partigiano Johnny'' (Johnny the Partisan's Country) was established in Mango in 2001, based on the novel of the same name by Beppe Fenoglio.
Since 1985, the Castle of Mango has also been home to the Regional Moscato Wine Shop. This wine shop was born from an idea of the then-mayor of Mango, Annibale Depiero, and the journalist Raoul Molinari, who was president of the wine shop for 15 years.
Conclusions
Mango is a historic town with a strong tradition in producing the prized Moscato DOCG. The Castle of the Marquises of Busca and the literary itinerary ''Il paese del partigiano Johnny'' are just some of the many places of historical and cultural interest that the town offers to its visitors. If you are looking for a peaceful place away from the chaos of big cities, Mango is definitely an excellent choice!
