Piedmonte, Northern Italy
Piedmonte, a land of mountains in the northwest of Italy bordering France and Switzerland. The region is known for its delicious cuisine, famous wines and aromatic white truffles.
Turin
An elegant city well worth a visit. Home of the Fiat Car and Juventus Football Club, Turin is also known for the historical Holy Shroud and its hazelnut chocolate.
Cherasco
Cherasco is a small town located in the Piedmont region. The town has retained its medieval essence with its old buildings and monuments.
Lake Maggiore
One of the most beautiful Italian lakes that has enchanted the great Italian and foreign artists who have stayed here. Beautiful villas and imposing fortresses and castles are located around the lake.
Barolo
Barolo is located in the most famous DOCG Italian wine region. A gastronomic paradise in Piedmonte, its surrounding rolling vineyard landscape has UNESCO World Heritage status.
Santa Vittoria d'Alba
Santa Vittoria d'Alba boasts a medieval bell tower that stands watch over the Langhe hills. Art lovers can discover the beautiful frescoes inside the Church of San Francesco.
Novello
A small village in Langhe famous for producing Nascetta wine. Novella is situated on top of vineyard-covered hills with the historic Novello Castle at the centre, host to many private functions.
La Morra
Over 500m above sea level, La Morra offers spectacular views. The small medieval village in the beautiful Langhe region of Piedmonte is influenced by wine, hazelnuts, and truffles.
Alba
This UNESCO City of Gastronology offers the culinary delights of white truffles, Ferrero chocolate and torrone nougat. Wine is another attraction, as is its annual Alba White Truffle Fair.
Santo Stefano Belbo
Located in the Monferrato Valley, Santo Stefano Belbo produces Moscato d'Asti and Asti Spumante wines. It is centred around food, wine, and has a monastic history dating back to the Middle Ages.
Asti
A medieval art city, Asti is host to its annual Food and Wine Festival of Sagre, the Douja d’Or Wine Competition, and the traditional Palio di Asti barebacked horse race.