Calosso
Calosso is a rural comune in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about southeast of Turin and about south of Asti in the hilly area between the Tanaro and Belbo and on the borders between Monferrato and Langa. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,298 and an area of.
The comune borders the following municipalities: Agliano Terme, Canelli, Castiglione Tinella, Costigliole d'Asti, Moasca, and Santo Stefano Belbo.
The village itself, together with its castle, stands on a hill surrounded by the vineyards which represent its principal economic activity.Local government
The comune belongs to the Comunità delle colline tra Langa e Monferrato.Viticulture
Around two thirds of the area of the commune, and by far the greatest part of its agricultural land is devoted to vineyards. Production is on a small scale: this or so is divided between 380 farms and the total annual production of wine is around.
The principal grape variety grown here is the Moscato Bianco, while others include Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, Chardonnay and Freisa. Of particular interest is the cultivation of the now rare historical variety Gamba di Pernice.Demographic evolution
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