Piedmont wine is the range of Italian wines made in the region of Piedmont, in the northwestern corner of Italy. The best-known wines from the region include Barolo and Barbaresco. They are made from
Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour was not only the first prime minister of the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia during the Risorgimento, but also a prominent vineyard owner who introduced many French viticultural techniques to the region.