Piemonte is located in north westernItaly, bordering France and Switzerland. The northern part of theregion is surrounded by the Alps, and the west borders on the coastalstate of Liguria. Turin is the state capital. Piedmont is known forits wine production, with some of the world‘s finest wines coming outof this region. South Piedmont enjoys a climate similar to the south ofFrance, with long spring and autumn seasons, dry warm summers, andshort mild winters. Ancient towns and hamlets dot the horizon. Piemonte does not have the touristy feel of other regions in Italy. Instead it remains as it has always been historically. Don't expect to find every menu translated into English or German! The Piemontese relish their authencity. Piemonte is known as Italy's gourmet paradise, with food and wine having the highest priority here. Within an hour's drive of our B&B, there are over 600 wineries alone. People come to this region to experience gastronomic excellent which is not paralleled elsewhere. We invite you to discover the region for yourself, slowly, and with gusto. |
