History
Piemonte's turbulent history, in combination with the physical isolation, held the growth of the winemaking tradition in check for many centuries. Great wines are made not only in the vineyards and in cellars but also by a receptive market. Accessibility and ease of transport have a major role to play: Bordeaux and Oporto have the natural advantage of their ports while Burgundy and Champagne have long had good roads connecting them with the pr...