The Wine Villages of Piedmont

A Sip of Slow Italy, the rolling Langhe hills and taste of world-famous wines

Neive village and Langhe vineyards, Unesco Site, Piedmont - Shutterstock

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Tucked away in Italy’s north-west corner, Piedmont is a region made for those who love slow travel, fine food, and world-class wine. With the Alps to the north and rolling hills to the south, it offers a landscape of rich contrasts – from snow-capped mountains to endless vineyards and hidden medieval villages.

Piedmont is best known for its bold red wines, especially Barolo and Barbaresco, made from the Nebbiolo grape. The Langhe hills, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are at the heart of this wine country. Here, time seems to move slower. It’s a place where you can spend your days tasting wines in centuries-old cellars, wandering cobbled streets, and sitting at long lunches that stretch into the afternoon.

Travelling through Piedmont means embracing a slower way of life. You are encouraged to stop, to savour, and to appreciate the small details – a glass of velvety wine, the scent of truffles in the air, or the simple beauty of a sunset over vineyard-covered hills. Whether you are visiting ancient castles, joining a truffle hunt, or relaxing in a quiet piazza with a glass of Barbera, Piedmont invites you to slow down and enjoy Italy at its most authentic.

In today’s email: 

• The Wine Villages of Piedmont: The villages of the Langhe, such as Barolo, La Morra, Neive, and Serralunga d’Alba, each offer their own character, traditions, and flavours. Many of these towns still follow the rhythms of the seasons, with harvest festivals, truffle hunts, and local fairs bringing communities together. Autumn is a special time to visit, as the famous Alba White Truffle season brings food lovers from all over the world to sample one of the most prized ingredients in Italian cuisine:-

  • Barolo

  • Barbaresco

  • La Morra

  • Neive

  • Monforte d’Alba

  • Serralunga d’Alba

  • Castiglione Falletto

  • Grinzane Cavour

  • Treiso

  • Diano d’Alba

  • Novello

  • Verduno

  • Dogliani

  • Alba

  • Bra

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