Alba
The capital the Langhe region is known as "the city of 100 towers" due to its well-preserved medieval architecture. The city is famous for its white truffle, and great wines, as well as Nutella that was created here by Pietro Ferrero. White Truffle Market (Fiera Internazionale Tartufo Bianco d'Alba) is an annual exhibition that has been held for decades, attracting truffle lovers from all around the world. Every year, the largest white truffle discovered is exhibited here!
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Casa Ressia Agriturismo
8 rooms and aparts at a typical L-shaped farmhouse of the region, with more than 3 hectares of land.
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Palazzo Finati
A small hotel of 9 rooms in a 19th century building at the heart of Alba.
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Enoclub
Dishes that bring out unique features of the white truffle of Alba, at a historical cellar atmosphere.
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Locanda del Pilone
A one Michelin star restaurant at a wine estate with 8 rooms and suites.
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Restaurant Piazza Duomo
A small restaurant with a big impact, run by chef Enrico Crippa and selected as one of the World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2017.
Asti
This is a small town much less visited than Alba, but its fame comes from the highly celebrated (and most exported) white wines of Italy: Moscato d'Asti and Asti Spumante. Horce races of Palio di Asti is also a good time to be there. The area is along the ancient pilgrimage route Via Francigena, ending up at Rome. So, you could see many medieval parish churches and abbeys around, as well as stunning hilltop villages.
Barbaresco
Nestled on a hill overlooking the Tanaro River, surrounded by Nebbiolo vineyards, the fame of this tiny village is bigger than itself! It is surprisingly full of little restaurants, where you could taste the best regional food and a variety of Barbaresco red wine. Of the original 11th century fortress, only the 120 ft tower survives today. This is the tallest among many towers that characterize the Langhe landscape.
Neive
Just 5 kilometers away from Barbaresco, this village with ancient routes has been selected as one of Italy’s most beautiful villages, or borgos. The history of the town goes back to the Roman times. Although it was destroyed during the battles between the towns of Asti and Alba in the Middle Ages, it is still a very special spot, with its well-maintained vineyards producing four premium wines of the region: Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto d’Alba and Moscato d’Asti.
Monticello d'Alba
This small town, just a short drive away from Alba, is made of two parts: At the higher part stands the castle and the old town, while the new settlements are at the lower part. Its castle is the most important and best preserved medieval building in the whole Langhe region. It is owned by the noble family of Roero since the 14th century and has recently started to receive visitors.
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La Foresteria dei Conti Roero
A restaurant working on the principle of "0 kilometers", which means that all the ingredients come from the vicinity.
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Pollenzo
The main attraction of this town is an astonishing neo-Gothic architectural complex built by the Carlo Alberto of Savoy as a center of agricultural research and production. The 14th century castle was enlarged by the king, who wanted to create a small "Versailles" here in the 19th century. The complex was renovated in 2004 by the Slow Food initiative, after long years of neglect. Today, it hosts the University of Gastronomic Science and La Banca del Vino, where you can find a collection of over 100.000 rare bottles from 300 Italian wineries, as well as interesting courses and wine tastings.
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Albergo dell'Agenzia
The hotel is part of the castle complex, with well fitted rooms and suites, as well as a Slow Food restaurant.
Barolo
Barolo, or "the king of wines and the wine of kings" was first produced at this scenic small village hidden in a valley, in the mid-19th century. Italy's last kings, the Savoys, really loved this premium red wine. It was thanks to the last Marchessa of Barolo, Giulia Colbert Falletti, that the wine acquired its international fame. She realized the Nebbiolo grape's potential and imported French wine consultants to develop the product. Today, Barolo is one of 11 communities where Nebbiolo is allowed to be cultivated. Castello Falletti is worth a visit, with its innovative wine museum and enoteca, presenting the best local wines.
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Hotel Barolo
A comfortable modest hotel and restaurant run by three generations of a local family.
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Locanda In Cannubi
An 18th-century farmhouse set amidst the vineyards of Barolo, with three rooms and a suite.
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Winebar Barolo Friends
Just next to Castello Falletti, a small restaurant serving creative tasting menu and truffle specialties accompanied by a selection of 500 wine labels.
Castiglione Falletto
This is a beautiful wine producing village, with a medieval castle at its center. This historic place once hosted noble families like Falletti and Vassallo. The village is a good base to explore the wineries around, also with a local organization called Strada del Barolo, offering guidance. Don't forget to visit the village's beautiful shop Le Mura di San Rocco, selling local products.
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Relais Casa Sobrero
At the edge of the historical village, a small hotel of six rooms and an apartment with panoramic views, managed by a wine producing family.
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Le Torri Ristorante
Typical dishes from Piedmont at an elegant dining room with spectacular views on the vineyards.
Serralunga d'Alba
Another hilltop village with a castle surrounded by vineyards, once owned by the famed Falletti family. Castello di Serralunga was sold to the Italian state by the foundation managing the estates of Falletti family, after the World War II and is now a national monument open to the public.
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Il Boscareto Resort & Spa
A modern spa hotel on Boscareto hill, surrounded by vineyards. Its one Michelin star restaurant La Rei also deserves attention.
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Tota Virginia
A hotel and restaurant complex converted from an old farmhouse once belonged to Virginia Ferrero, an important producer of Barolo wine during 1900s.
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Fontanafredda
The largest wine estate of the region, founded by Vittorio Emanuele II King of Sardinia is still an active village with extensive vineyards and cellars, ideal for wine tasting.
Monforte d'Alba
A good base to explore the Langhe region, this medieval town is famous for its hazelnuts used in the production of Nutella and Monfortin Jazz Festival held every July.
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Moda
A wine lounge and restaurant ideal for private events.
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