A New Year and Brand New Experiences With Man’s Best Friend in Piedmont
Our Walpi is a Texas Heeler (i.e. a cross between livestock working dogs) and I have a past and current …
Piedmont Hills
The mountainous region of Piedmont at the foot of the Alps is a wonderful destination for those who love cooler weather, the outdoors, and fantastic wine and culture. Some of the most famous wines in the world come from the hills known as the Langhe in the Cuneo province.
Here are some wonderful countryside destinations in Piedmont:
- Gattinara and the Via dei Calici (VC)
- Belvedere Langhe (CN)
- Montaldo Dora and the Terre Ballerine (“Dancing Ground”) (IV)
- Sarvanot Trail in Monterosso Grana (CN)
- Coazzolo and the Colored Pencil Vineyard (Vigne dei Pastelli) (AT)
- Vidracco and the largest cave temple in the world (TO)
- Barolo Wine Museum (CN)
- Rodari Park in Omegna (VB)
- Barolo Chapel (CN)
The Village of Canelli and Its Underground Cathedrals in the Asti Province
On a hilltop surrounded by vineyards, you’ll find the village of Canelli. This part of Piedmont known as Langhe-Roero and …
Monforte d’Alba in Piedmont’s Langhe Region: Why You Should Visit
You may not have heard of the small village of Monforte d’Alba in the hills of Italy’s Piedmont region, but …
Barolo Wine of Piemonte: Ode to Autumn
There are places that are magical, intense, and unforgettable; places where you can never get bored of the landscape no …
An Unusual Chapel in Italy’s Barolo Region
This little colored chapel is certainly not the average chapel that you would expect to see as you tour through …
The King of Wines: Barolo and Its Castle and Wine Museum
Just a few kilometers away from Alba, in the heart of the Langhe hills, you’ll find the birthplace of the “king …
Tasting Tour – Langhe and Monferrato
The Langhe (Langa in Piedmontese) is a historical region of Piedmont, located between the provinces of Cuneo and Asti, an …
