PIEDMONT
Piedmont, North of Italy
Rich in art and history, nature and culture with a strong culinary tradition, Piedmont is a prominent Italian region.
Rich in art and history, nature and culture with a strong culinary tradition, Piedmont is a prominent Italian region, which has accrued a prestigious name thanks ot its prestigious wines, Barolo, Barbera and Moscato, its aromatic liqueurs including the famous Genepy, Centerbe and its delicious cheeses such as Taleggio and Toma Piemontese. Nature is only one of the many attractions in Piedmont, offering a range of prime destinations such as Monferrato and Langhe areas, dotted with medieval villages and magnificent castles, or Turin, the first capital of Italy and Italian car manufacturing capital, with its impressive history and remarkable cultural heritage and the stunning Mole Antonelliana, the mystical Holy Shroud, the Egyptian Museum and its beautiful squares. Piedmont is particularly renowned for the white truffle of Alba expensive delicacy; Alba is a town located in the province of Cuneo, holding the record for the oldest White Truffle Fair, which takes place every year between October and November.
FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCES
At Viandando we are passionate about food and wine, so we will make sure you discover the incredible Piedmont through its itineraries dedicated to wine, with our experienced sommeliers and guides, starting with Alto Monferrato, where Brachetto d’Acqui is produced and visiting Langhe and Roero area, where tasting the incredibly delicious and awarded Barbera wine and Dolcetto sweet wine. Indulge in fantastic Piedmont cheeses tasting tours, try our local cold cuts (salumi): many of this region products are absolute excellences and are well known to foreign markets, like the “Nocciola del Piemonte” (Piedmont hazelnut), now a Protected Geographical Indication. Enjoy a memorable experience of truffle hunt and tasting: we can offer a wide range of tailored activities, suitable for beginners, with a superlative dinner based on truffle following the hunt.
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
At Viandando we are passionate about food and wine, so we will make sure you discover the incredible Piedmont through its itineraries dedicated to wine, with our experienced sommeliers and guides, starting with Alto Monferrato, where Brachetto d’Acqui is produced and visiting Langhe and Roero area, where tasting the incredibly delicious and awarded Barbera wine and Dolcetto sweet wine. Indulge in fantastic Piedmont cheeses tasting tours, try our local cold cuts (salumi): many of this region products are absolute excellences and are well known to foreign markets, like the “Nocciola del Piemonte” (Piedmont hazelnut), now a Protected Geographical Indication. Enjoy a memorable experience of truffle hunt and tasting: we can offer a wide range of tailored activities, suitable for beginners, with a superlative dinner based on truffle following the hunt.
