In the Italian Wine Guide, "wooden barrels" refers to the different types of storage containers. See, for example. Barrique Botte Tonneau Fusto and Caratello.
Did you know?
That Italy in 2011 was the worlds largest wine producer?
The name Piemonte means “at the foot of the mountains”, which, together with its beautiful location at the foot of the Alps, fits just fine. Besides wine, the region is also known for its truffles and nuts. The capital city is Turin.