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Inhabitants:
1112
Altitude:
620
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It most certainly takes Its name from the large
apple crops that In the past, and partly today as
well, used to cover the surrounding mountains. Established
In 1630, Pomaretto was annexed to Perosa Argentina
more than once, and was regarded simply as an "appendage"
at least until the beginning of the 20th century.
The textile Industry establishing and subsequent
development contribute to the growth of the Inhabited
centre, as the Inhabitants of the Germanasca valley
started swarming to the low part of the valley looking
for a job.
Not to forget: the walk through the steep and sunny
vineyards, from whose vines the Ramœe Is obtained,
a red wine with a dry and fruity taste. Also the
Barathier, a delicious elixir d’herbes (herbs
liquor) is produced in Pmaretto.
Not to forget, the parish church S. Nicolao, the
Waldensian temple and the permanent exhibition “Antichi
Mestieri” ("Old Trades").
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 Barathier
(From the French) Elixir d’herbes, this liquor has
been produced in Pomaretto since 1800 and In the beginning
Its name was Cozio (Cottian Alps) liquor, then changed
to Barthier In 1905. It can reach 20% vol alcohol. It
Is obtained from the soaking of 7 spontaneous herbs and
flowers varieties In alcohol and water. Its taste Is peculiar,
delicate and pleasantly bitter. At the beginning the bitterish
hint Is predominant then It becomes warmer and you can
taste liquorice and ripe walnuts.
Ramie
Doc Wine
The Ramie wine, which has been awarded the denomination
of origin of the “Pinerolese” area, Is produced
only In the municipality of Pomaretto and Perosa Argentina,
where the vines cling to the mountain slopes, and the
terracing shapes the landscape. The Ramie Is produced
using different vines, also very rare and strongly connected
to the territorial tradition, such as Avaná, Avarengo,
Neretto and other black fruit non aromatic vines. It Is
a par excellence rare, ruby-red, flavoured mountain wine,
which can also exceed 13 degrees, depending on the vintage,
and It Is rather peculiar as It can “knock you flat
without going to your head”, or so the story goes
in the valley.
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