Barolo, Piedmont Explained

Barolo
Official Name:Comune di Barolo
Coordinates:44.6167°N 63°W
Region:Piedmont
Province:Province of Cuneo (CN)
Mayor:Walter Mazzocchi
Area Total Km2:5.6
Population Total:750
Population As Of:30 April 2009
Elevation M:213
Postal Code:12060
Area Code:0173

Barolo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 50km (30miles) southeast of Turin and about 40km (30miles) northeast of Cuneo. As of 30 April 2009, it had a population of 750 and an area of 5.6km2.[1]

Barolo borders the following municipalities: Castiglione Falletto, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, Narzole, and Novello. Barolo is an important wine-producing area noted for its Barolo wine of the same name, and many wineries such as Poderi Colla have vineyards here.

Barolo is home to the multi-coloured art project The Chapel of Barolo by American artist Sol LeWitt and English artist David Tremlett created in 1999. It is one of ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[2]

Demographic evolution

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References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Web site: Piemonte. 31 July 2023. it.