Are you ready to explore something truly unique in Piedmont? Welcome to Ivrea, a small provincial town recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018. This charming town blends history, design, and gastronomy, offering a fascinating journey for travelers who want to experience the region beyond its famous wines.
The Gattinara DOCG boasts ancient origins. It is believed that the first vineyards were planted by the Romans in the 2nd century BC.
Furthermore, historians believe that the town of Gattinara stands at the location where a Roman proconsul, Quintus Lutatius Catulus, sacrificed the war spoils of the defeated Cimbri people to the gods in the summer of 101 BC, near Vercelli. For this occasion, the 'Catuli Ara' was erected, from which both the town and the wine got their name.
