langhe

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What's driving the attention

Interest in the Langhe area in Italy has increased due to heavy rainfall causing flooding and damage ahead of the grape harvest.

The Langhe region in Italy has been the focus of public attention after intense weather events, including a 'supercell' storm that delivered over 80 millimeters of rain in under an hour. This extreme downpour caused flooding and affected vineyards critically just before the vendemmia (harvest). Reports also mention developments in local tourism, including an ancient monastery converted into a resort with a museum, and culinary efforts to innovate Piedmontese cuisine.