La Morra
| La Morra | |
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| Comune di La Morra | |
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 La Morra
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| Coordinates: 44°38′N 7°56′E / 44.633°N 7.933°ECoordinates: 44°38′N 7°56′E / 44.633°N 7.933°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Province of Cuneo (CN) |
| Frazioni | Annunziata, Santa Maria, Rivalta, Berri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.3 km2 (9.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 513 m (1,683 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 2,668 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Lamorresi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 12064 |
| Dialing code | 0173 |
| Website | Official website |
La Morra is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 50 km southeast of Turin and about 40 km northeast of Cuneo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,668 and an area of 24.3 km².[1]
The municipality of La Morra contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Annunziata, Santa Maria, Rivalta, and Berri.
La Morra borders the following municipalities: Alba, Barolo, Bra, Castiglione Falletto, Cherasco, Narzole, Roddi, and Verduno.
History
Long a major wine growing region, it was illegal in La Morra to cut down a Nebbiolo vine. The penalties for this offense range from a fine, to having a hand amputated to hanging.[2]
References
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ O. Clarke Encyclopedia of Grapes pg 157 Harcourt Books 2001 ISBN 0-15-100714-4
References
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ O. Clarke Encyclopedia of Grapes pg 157 Harcourt Books 2001 ISBN 0-15-100714-4
