Talloria
Discovering the Talloria
Hello everyone! Today I'll be talking about the Talloria, a beautiful stream that runs through the Langhe hills in the province of Cuneo. Yes, you heard it right! In this post, I'll take you on a discovery journey of the stream that gives its name to the valley it runs through and to the village of Diano d'Alba. Are you ready?
The course of the Talloria
The Talloria has a rather short course of about 20 kilometers and originates in the municipality of Albaretto della Torre. After a rapid descent, it flows into a narrow valley of moderate slope, crossing the territories of several municipalities including Sinio, Serralunga d'Alba, Diano d'Alba, and Grinzane Cavour.
Arriving in Grinzane Cavour, the Talloria turns towards Alba, to the northeast. Here it flows for about two kilometers across a plain before pouring into the Tanaro river between the towns of Roddi and Alba.
The hydrological regime of the Talloria
The Talloria has a typically torrential hydrological regime, with pronounced low flows in summer and temporary high flows after heavy rainfall. Despite its modest average flow rate of 1.8 cubic meters per second, during flood events it can increase extraordinarily and destructively, as demonstrated by the flood of November 5th and 6th, 1994. On that occasion, the village of Grinzane Cavour suffered severe floods.
Curiosities about the Talloria
If you want to know more about the Talloria, I'll tell you that the name derives from the term "tallia", which means a natural tax due to the lords of the territory. But the Talloria is not only a stream, it is also an important reference point for all food and wine lovers. The local wineries overlook this charming watercourse, offering visitors a suggestive view and producing some of the best wines in the area.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Talloria is a very important stream for the Langhe territory, which has a rather short course, but that offers suggestive landscapes and an important resource for the local food and wine industry. I hope you enjoyed discovering more about this tributary of the Tanaro. See you next time!
