Destination
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Read MoreAlbino Rocca
Albino Rocca is a Barbaresco winery with a modern-style tasting room and a very personal and educational tasting experience and tour.
Read MoreAllianz Stadium Juventus
Head here for a football match if there is one during your time in the region. Turin’s team is among the best in Italy.
Photo by Jeff Bramwell Photograph, courtesy AzeliaRead MoreAzelia
This Barolo winery is located in Castiglione Falletto and has an excellent tasting experience in a farmhouse with the son of the winemaker.
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreBarolo Chapel
Located right near the town of La Morra, this colorful chapel overlooking the vineyards was designed by the Ceretto family (of Ceretto Winery) and is the most Instagrammed sight in Piedmont.
Read MoreCappuchin Hill
Travelers to Turin should visit Cappuchin Hill for beautiful panoramic views of the city from the 17th century chapel’s piazza.
Read MoreCastello di Rivoli
Castello di Rivoli is a contemporary art museum whose grounds are set in the 17th century residence of the Royal House of Savoy, just outside of Turin.
Read MoreCastello Falletti di Barolo
At the top of the medieval village of Barolo is Falletti castle, which dates back to the 10th century. The castle is now a wine museum.
Courtesy CerettoRead MoreCeretto Winery
One of the largest wineries in the region, Ceretto has vineyards in and outside the Langhe and is the most “Napa Valley”-like estate in Piedmont. Unlike most other wineries in Piedmont, it produces both Barbaresco and Barolo wines, allowing visitors...
Read MoreCheese Tasting in the Langhe Region
The Langhe region is home to delicious cheeses. Cheese-lovers can enjoy tastings right in the homes of the farmers who make them.
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Chocolate Tastings
As a large producer of hazelnuts and the birthplace of Italian chocolate, including the world-famous Ferrero Rocher chocolates and hazelnut chocolate spread Nutella, Piedmont is an excellent region for a chocolate tasting.
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreContratto Winery and the UNESCO Cathedral Wine Caves
Recently purchased by La Spinetta, Contratto Winery is the most famous sparkling wine house in Italy. While it is more commercial than many other wineries in the region, the wine is delicious, and the winery is worth a visit just...
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Cooking Classes
As a destination best known for days centered around eating and drinking, cooking classes are a staple activity in Piedmont. Homey in style, one might include going to the market for ingredients before returning to the cook’s home for a...
Read MoreE Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis
A revolutionary who helped put the region on the map, Chiara Boschis is the most famous female winemaker in Piedmont. She fought to be a winemaker at a time when no women in the region were, and has become the...
Read MoreEgyptian Museum
A “must-do” in Turin, this museum has the largest collection of Egyptian art and artifacts outside of Cairo, including the most ancient cloth in the world, the Royal Papyrus, which dates back to 3,500 BC. You must buy a time...
Read MoreFiat Factory
Fiat automobiles originated in Turin, so it is little surprise that their historic factory has been reborn as a major attraction in the city. It is now an entertainment complex, mall and hotel with a legendary rooftop racetrack. Stop by...
Read MoreGaja
Any expert wine lover will ask you about a visit to Gaja. It is the most famous winery in Italy, located in Barbaresco. Appointments are available (for a hefty price, upwards of $350 USD per person). Rather than going to...
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Hot Air Balloon
Embark on a hot air balloon adventure over the rolling hills, medieval villages and sprawling wineries of Piedmont.
Read MoreLa Morra’s Belvedere Square
At the top of this medieval village, Belvedere square offers beautiful views of the Langhe region.
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreMarchesi di Gresy
Marchesi is a Barbaresco winery on a beautiful estate with a larger tasting room and facility than other wineries.
Read MorePalatine Gate
This ancient red brick gate next to the city’s duomo offers a glimpse of the city’s Roman Ruins.
Read MoreParusso Winery
Located in Monforte d’Alba, this Barolo winery serves excellent sparkling wine with zero sugar (pas dose) alongside its other wines.
Read MorePiazzetta Reale
Also called the Royal Palace of Turin, this historic palace has been refurbished, renovated and enhanced many times since it came into possession of the Savoy family in 1563. A grand staircase and elaborate rooms await, with carved and gilded...
Read MoreSerralunga d’Alba
A small village with the Castle of Serralunga d’Alba and an old chapel called San Sebastiano Church, this is the home of the destination restaurant Guido’s second location.
Read MoreTorre di Barbaresco
The tower at the top of Barbaresco, built in the late sixth century, is a great spot for beautiful views and Aperitivo during the high season.
Courtesy Experience PiedmontRead MoreTruffle Hunting with a Truffle Hunter
This is a must-do activity. Go out with a truffle hunter and his dog on a real hunt for one of the most incredible and special gastronomic experiences. These hunts usually last one and a half to two hours.
Photo by Katherine Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreTurin Duomo
Here you can see the Shroud of Turin, a linen cloth believed to bear the visage of Jesus. You can walk to the top of the tower for nice views of the city; however, this is a very simple Duomo...
Read MoreWhite Truffle Fair
The White Truffle Fair occurs in Alba on weekends from October to the first weekend of December. The festival hosts the Alba Truffle Show which includes cooking shows, a Truffle Sensory Analysis, a wine tasting and more, and is a...
