Piemont Tour 2019 / Canale

Canale is the largest market town in Roero and the capital of Piedmont peach.

Canale was founded in 1260 by the free city of Asti. Canale was built in the typical style of that time as "Villanova" with rectangular streets and arcades.
Canale had an eventful history: in 1387 Canale became part of the Visconti county and as part of a dowry Canale went to the Orléans. In 1530 the dominion was ceded to the House of Savoy.
By a decree of the President of the Republic, Canale was granted the title of "City" on July 27, 2011.

The Campari Group operates two factories in Canale for the brands Campari and Aperol.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the phylloxera, enormous damage to the hills and other damage that had weakened viticulture, agriculture focused on the cultivation of peaches .