La Morra

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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

La Morra originated as Murra (Latin: "sheep fencing"), a village built in the Roman era by the nearby town of Alba Pompeia. In 1631 it became a possession of the House of Savoy.

Long a major wine growing region, it was illegal in La Morra to cut down a Nebbiolo vine. The penalties for this offense ranged from a fine, to having a hand amputated to hanging.[2]

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Panoramic view of La Morra from the bell tower
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Panoramic view of the Langhe from La Morra lookout

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  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. O. Clarke Encyclopedia of Grapes pg 157 Harcourt Books 2001 Template:ISBN

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