About the city
Alba is a city in the province of Cuneo, in Piedmont, capital of the Langhe wine region, a landscape of vineyard hills recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. With some 25,000 inhabitants, it is famous worldwide for its gastronomy — the white truffle of Alba and wines such as Barolo and Barbaresco — and for being home to the confectionery industry. Its setting of hills favours cycling and hiking among vineyards. Alba was recognised by ACES Europe as European City of Sport 2013, a title that places it within the broad Italian representation of the ACES network.
Key facts
Alba is a city in the province of Cuneo, in Piedmont, capital of the Langhe wine region, a UNESCO Heritage Site.
It is famous for its white truffle and for wines such as Barolo and Barbaresco.
Its setting of vineyard hills favours cycling and hiking.
Alba is European City of Sport 2013, within the broad Italian representation in the ACES network.
ACES Participation
Participation statistics coming soon.