When it comes to traveling around Italy, you have a multitude of options to make the most of your experience. For those that haven’t yet experienced what it’s like to travel to Piemonte, Italy (Piedmont), you’ll quickly discover a dream destination unlike any other. Taking advantage of the breathtaking scenery, savory foods, and incredible wines takes a masterful understanding of the region, the food that you can find there, and the wines that accompany you on your journey.
As an Italian master sommelier, I’ve created the ultimate food & wine tour of Piemonte, Italy, and the surrounding area. You’ll be able to experience the food and wine capital of the world firsthand, but before you go, I want you to know what to expect on a cultural tour of the area.
It’s my passion and purpose to help wine and food lovers discover the treasures that await them in the most scenic places they have yet to experience. When we’re eating the foods and drinking the wines we love, the world is a better place!
Consider this your ultimate guide on what to expect as you’re traveling through Piemonte.
Wine, wine, and more wine
Some of the best DOGG wines are found in the Piemonte region. One of the most renowned wines that come from the area is Barolo. And because of how the Nebbiolo grape is grown, the wine is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience for your tastebuds.
Barolo is one of the best red wines globally, and it hails from this region, so you will have an endless supply and variety of producers to try with your meals while traveling around Piemonte.
Food like you never had before
Your taste buds will be left wanting more with every meal you have during your time traveling through the area. When it comes to experiencing a culture, there really is no better way to get the entire feel and appreciation than through its food.
Piemonte has some of the best food in the world, let alone in Italy. You’ll discover the heart of Italian culture with the many Michelin restaurants at your doorstep.
My masterfully curated Back To Barolo Tour is done by bringing together the best of the region through the food of the area. Paired together with the perfect wine for every meal, you’ll be able to have a succulent and savory experience of a lifetime.
Get lost in the Alps
Well, not really get lost, but you’ll most certainly be at a loss for words when you take in the breathtaking and enamoring sight before your eyes that is the Swiss Alps. Located in the area of Piemonte, there are opportunities to hike the mountains during the summer months and plenty of winter sports options during the colder months.
History within reach
There is an incredible amount of history for your to discover and experience while visiting the Piemonte region of Italy. Visiting the city of Turin provides the perfect setting for your own Medieval castle tours. The Residences of the Royal House of Savoy can be found in the heart of the Turin and surrounding villages that you’ll be able to get a distinct taste for the architecture that defines so much of the area.
If you’re interested in going further back in history, you can also visit the ancient prehistoric pile dwellings in the Alps. There’s really nothing like a trip back in time to inspire you to find out more about the culture found here.
For those fascinated by the relics and infamous pieces of world history, the Shroud of Turin is housed in the city. Along with one of the most significant Egyptian Museums in the world.
With so much to do in the Piemonte region, you’ll be unable to truly decide what to see with the time that you have. Join me this fall (and several dates in 2022) for a special, curated adventure throughout the region. You’ll see the most amazing sites and experience the succulent culture of the region through its incredible food and wines.
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