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Langhe Vineyards
A UNESCO-listed wine region in Piedmont of rolling vine-covered hills producing world-class Barolo and Barbaresco wines.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Canelli
Piedmont, Italy · Europe
About Canelli
Canelli is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Cassinasco, 30km from Castello di Barolo.
Canelli is in Piedmont, Italy, with about 8,800 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Cassinasco, about 4 km away.
Canelli (Piedmontese: Canèj) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region of Piedmont. As of 31 January 2024 it has a population of 10,022
Canelli is located on a bend of the river Belbo in the Alto Monferrato (High Monferrat), close to the border with the Langhe. The area around the townRead more
is rich in vineyards. The area is believed to be the birthplace of the Italian sparkling wine Asti. The village's history of the wine is still evident today with the popular synonym of Muscat Canelli that is still used for the Moscato grape used to produce the wine.
The neighbouring comuni are Bubbio, Calamandrana, Calosso, Cassinasco, Loazzolo, Moasca and San Marzano Oliveto in the province of Asti, and Santo Stefano Belbo in the province of Cuneo.
On 22 June 2014, Canelli along with Asti Spumante was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Canelli?
Within an hour or so of Canelli: Langhe Vineyards (26 km), Castello di Barolo (30 km), Basilica di Superga (58 km), Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile (MAUTO) (60 km).
Are there any good drives near Canelli?
The nearest famous roads are Colle Fauniera (Colle dei Morti), Col d'Agnel and Colle dell'Agnello.
Where is Canelli?
Canelli is in Piedmont, Italy, about 4 km from Cassinasco.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,805
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Piedmont
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 44.7208, 8.2928
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Canelli
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Castello di Barolo
A medieval castle at the heart of the Langhe wine hills, home to a wine museum amid rolling UNESCO vineyards.
30 km · about 35 min drive
cathedral
Basilica di Superga
A baroque domed basilica on a hill above Turin offering panoramic Alpine views and the Savoy royal tombs.
58 km · about 65 min drive
museum
Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile (MAUTO)
Italy's national automobile museum in Turin with over 200 cars tracing the entire history of the automobile.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Canelli
22 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 26 kmLanghe VineyardsA UNESCO-listed wine region in Piedmont of rolling vine-covered hills producing world-class Barolo and Barbaresco wines.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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