The route starts in the large Piazza Carlo Gancia in Canelli. You can park your car here. Go down Corso Libertà. At number 66 is the historic Fratelli Gancia winery together with its museum, which illustrates the history of this major site, where wines and liqueurs have been produced from 1860 up to the present day. All of the brand’s advertising material is on display, from items to posters, freebies, exclusive bottles and labels.
After this stop, it’s time to get pedalling. Head along Regione Marmo then Regione Robini to nearby Santo Stefano Belbo. Stop at the historic Cantina Valle Belbo, an agricultural cooperative that collects grapes from 160 member winegrowers and turns them into wine. The grapes come from around 500 hectares of prime vineyard in the heart of Langhe and Monferrato, on the hills around Santo Stefano Belbo. This is your chance to taste Asti Spumante and Moscato d’Asti.
Set off again, starting to climb to the highest peak on the route, Mango, right in the Langhe in Cuneo. A literary route, ‘Johnny the partisan country’ has been established here, based on Beppe Fenoglio’s novel Johnny the Partisan.
Get cycling again towards Neive, crossing the centre through the lanes by the castle. Next comes the village of Coazzolo, between Langhe and Monferrato, dating from pre-Roman times.
Then come to Castagnole Lanze. The ‘Adopt a row in Lanze’ scheme was launched here in 2010 to promote local wines. Come to Costigliole d’Asti then head through the Astesana Strada del Vino area to Castiglione Tinella, where you can't move for rows of vines. After leaving the village, there are two viewpoint areas to stop in for the obligatory photos. After this, head down again to Santo Stefano Belbo on a winding series of small hillside roads. From the edge of the Langhe in Santo Stefano Belbo head back to Canelli, an outstanding location in Alto Monferrato Astigiano.