Piedmont is a region in northwestern Italy, lying at the foot of the Alps. It is a destination for travellers who want to combine good food and wine with mountain scenery and a relaxed pace through the countryside.
Wine and food
Piedmont is known for its wines, among them Barolo and Barbaresco, which visitors often come to taste at the source, in the vineyard hills that roll across the landscape. The region is also associated with white truffles from Alba, a prized local ingredient that shapes many of the seasonal dishes served in its restaurants. Its cuisine is refined but rooted in the land, and it is the birthplace of the Slow Food movement, a fitting reminder that eating well here is meant to be unhurried.
Towns and landscapes
The region's capital, Turin, is an elegant city with wide streets, arcaded squares and a strong sense of its own history, and it makes a natural base for exploring the wider region. Beyond it, historic villages sit among the hills, and the mountains rise nearby, offering contrasting scenery for those who prefer walking and open air to city streets.
Who it suits
- Travellers interested in wine, especially the red wines of the Langhe and Roero hills
- Those who enjoy regional food and slow, sit-down meals
- Visitors who want a city, villages and mountains within a single trip
Piedmont rewards a trip that allows time: a few days to move between Turin, the vineyard country and the villages gives a fuller picture than a brief stop.
