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Piedmont: Langhe and Roero
Barolo, white truffles and vineyard hills under the Alps.
Best months
May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov
Ideal stay
5 to 7 nights
Fly into
TRN · CUF · MXP · GOA · NCE
Getting around
Car with driver recommended for wine tastings
Our villas here
7 private villas
Why go
Why choose Piedmont: Langhe and Roero
The Langhe and Roero are Italy's great food and wine hills, a landscape of vineyards, hilltop castles and villages that became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014. This is the home of Barolo and Barbaresco, of hazelnuts and of the white truffle of Alba. A villa stay here revolves around long lunches, cellar visits and evening light over the vines.
Alba is the market town at the centre, with Barolo and La Morra to the south west and Barbaresco and Neive to the east. The Roero, across the Tanaro river, is wilder and sandier. The area suits food lovers, wine collectors and couples, especially in autumn when the truffle season begins.
Ideal for: Wine and food, Couples and friends, Autumn travel · Slow, gourmet
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Getting there
Airports and arrivals
TRN
Turin Caselle
about 1h15 by car to Alba
closest major airport
CUF
Cuneo Levaldigi
about 45 minutes by car to Alba
small airport with limited routes
MXP
Milan Malpensa
about 2h by car to Alba
main intercontinental gateway
GOA
Genoa
about 1h45 by car to Alba
coastal alternative
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur
about 2h30 by car to Alba
international gateway for the Riviera
- Frecciarossa trains connect Milan and Turin in about 1h, and Rome with Turin in about 4h30; continue to Alba by car.
- Regional trains link Turin with Bra and Alba.
- Private helicopter transfers can be arranged to villas with landing permission.
We arrange private transfers, drivers, boats and helicopters for every villa.
Where to stay
Choosing your base
Alba
First visits, food lovers
A lively historic town with towers, truffle shops and excellent restaurants.
La Morra
Couples, wine lovers
A hilltop village with panoramic views over the Barolo vineyards.
Barolo
Wine collectors
The village that gave its name to the king of wines, with a castle and wine museum.
Monforte d'Alba
Gourmets, privacy
A medieval village with a natural amphitheatre and top estates.
Barbaresco and Neive
Couples, wine tours
Charming villages producing elegant Nebbiolo.
Roero
Hikers, families
Sandy hills, forests and fewer visitors on the other side of the Tanaro.
Positions are approximate: the exact address is shared once your stay is confirmed.
What to see
The highlights
01
WiMu Wine Museum, Barolo
An immersive wine museum inside the Falletti castle. It tells the story of wine through art and multimedia.
02
Castle of Grinzane Cavour
A castle once home to Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, with a regional wine shop. It hosts the World Alba White Truffle Auction each November.
03
Cappella del Barolo, La Morra
A small chapel among the vines painted in vivid colours by artists Sol LeWitt and David Tremlett. It is a favourite photo stop.
04
Serralunga d'Alba Castle
A fourteenth century fortress rising above the vineyards. It is one of the best preserved castles in Piedmont.
05
Underground cathedrals of Canelli
Vast cellars dug under the town for sparkling wine. They are part of the UNESCO site.
06
Pollenzo and Bra
Bra is the birthplace of the Slow Food movement and Pollenzo hosts the University of Gastronomic Sciences.
07
Torre di Barbaresco
A medieval tower with a panoramic terrace over the Tanaro valley.
What to do
Experiences worth planning for
Truffle hunt
Join a trifolau and his dog in the woods at dawn to look for truffles.
Barolo tastings
Visit family estates and historic cellars to taste Barolo from different villages.
Cooking class
Learn to make tajarin and agnolotti del plin.
Hot air balloon flight
See the vineyards and the Alps from above.
Vineyard walks
Walk between villages on marked trails through the Langhe.
Michelin dining
Alba and the Langhe host several of Italy's most celebrated restaurants.
Outdoors
Nature and walks
Belvedere di La Morra
A terrace with views over the Barolo vineyards and the Alps.
Sentiero del Barolo
Marked trails linking villages through vineyards.
Rocche del Roero
Dramatic sandstone cliffs and forests.
Alta Langa
Higher hills with hazelnut orchards and stone villages.
Where to stay
Private villas in Piedmont
At the table
Food and wine
What to eat
Tartufo bianco d'Alba
The white truffle, shaved over eggs, pasta and risotto.
Tajarin
Thin egg pasta, often served with butter and truffle.
Agnolotti del plin
Small pinched ravioli filled with meat.
Vitello tonnato
Cold veal with tuna and caper sauce.
Carne cruda all'albese
Finely chopped raw beef with olive oil and lemon.
Nocciola Piemonte IGP
Prized hazelnuts used in gianduja and cakes.
Bunet
A chocolate and amaretti pudding.
What to drink
Barolo DOCG
Powerful, long lived Nebbiolo from eleven communes.
Barbaresco DOCG
Elegant Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso and part of Alba.
Roero Arneis DOCG
A fragrant white from the sandy Roero hills.
Moscato d'Asti DOCG
A light, sweet sparkling wine.
Beyond the villa
Day trips
Turin
about 1h by car
A royal city with the Egyptian Museum and grand cafés.
Asti and Monferrato
about 40 minutes by car
Medieval towers and sparkling wine.
Ligurian Riviera
about 1h30 by car
The sea at Alassio or Finale Ligure.
Saluzzo
about 1h by car
A medieval hill town.
When to go
The year, season by season
September to November for the harvest and truffles; May and June for green hills.
Spring
Vineyards turn green and cherry trees blossom. It is ideal for walking and quiet visits.
Summer
Warm days and lively evenings, with outdoor dining and festivals. Heat can be intense in July and August.
Autumn
Harvest and truffle season make this the most popular time. Book villas and restaurants well ahead.
Winter
Quiet and foggy, with the last truffles until 31 January. Many estates close for holidays.
Weather month by month
Bars: hours of sunshine a day. Above: average daytime high. Shaded: the best months.
Full weather table
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime high, °C | 8 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 18 | 12 | 8 |
| Night low, °C | -1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | -1 |
| Sunshine, hours a day | 3.6 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 6 | 6.3 | 7.3 | 8.4 | 7.2 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| Dry days | 26 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 27 |
Air: averages 1991 to 2020, Turin Caselle weather station. Dry days have less than 1 mm of rain.
Events through the year
October to early December
Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba
The great truffle fair, with a weekend market in the Cortile della Maddalena.
First Sunday of October
Palio degli Asini, Alba
A light hearted donkey race and medieval pageant.
Early September
Palio di Asti
A historic bareback horse race in Asti.
Spring
Vinum, Alba
A wine fair dedicated to the wines of Langhe, Roero and Monferrato.
Planning Piedmont: Langhe and Roero?
Tell us your dates and the group: we reply with availability and the full price, usually within one working day, and arrange transfers, chefs and boats.
Good to know
Practical tips
- Wine estates usually require a reservation; plan no more than two or three visits a day.
- Drink driving limits are strict; a driver is recommended for tastings.
- Alba's historic centre is a limited traffic zone (ZTL); park outside.
- Many restaurants close one day a week, often Monday or Tuesday; reserve ahead in autumn.
- White truffle prices vary each season according to weather and supply; buy from reputable sellers.
- Towns charge a small nightly tourist tax per person.
Questions
Piedmont: Langhe and Roero: frequently asked
When is the white truffle season in Alba?
The season runs from autumn until 31 January, with the Alba truffle fair from October to early December.
Where should I stay in the Langhe?
Alba suits first visits, while La Morra, Barolo and Monforte offer vineyard views and top estates.
How far is the Langhe from Turin?
Alba is about 1h by car from Turin and about 1h15 from Turin airport.
Is the Langhe a UNESCO site?
Yes, the vineyard landscape of Langhe, Roero and Monferrato was listed in 2014.
Do I need to book wine tastings?
Yes, most estates require advance booking, especially in autumn.
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