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The Monferrato wine region, beautifully situated in the Asti<\/strong> and Alessandria<\/strong> provinces, is (according to some) Italy\u2019s best kept secret. This area of red and sparkling wines is wonderfully sheltered from mass tourism.<\/p>\n Casa Monteverdi is nestled between the hills of Castelnuovo Calcea<\/strong> and Vinchio<\/strong>. In these little villages you can find a bakery, a caf\u00e9, a small shop, a couple of charming restaurants, some small and beautiful churches, houses and farms. The locals are friendly and hospitable and love welcoming guests to their wine tastings accompanied by local delicacies. The town of Nizza Monferrato<\/strong> is only a 20-minute bicycle ride and offers lots of restaurants, shops, supermarkets, farmer\u2019s markets and outdoor patios. At a half-hour\u2019s drive you\u2019ll find yourself in the historic centre of Asti<\/strong> or the town of Alba<\/strong>, known for Nutella and the renowned White Truffle Fair. Within 1,5hrs you\u2019re in the centre of cultural cities such as Turin<\/strong>, Genova<\/strong> and Milan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Casa Monteverdi is a perfect base for your city trips and cultural excursions. The following is a quick introduction to everything the region has to offer.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”1031,1033,1035,1037″ show_pagination=”off” zoom_icon_color=”#333333″ hover_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.5)” hover_icon=”%%51%%” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.4.8″ title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#333333″ title_font_size=”16px” title_line_height=”1.5em” background_enable_color=”off” width=”104%” custom_margin=”||0px|-2%|false|false” custom_padding=”20px||20px||true|false” custom_css_gallery_item=”margin-bottom: 0px;” custom_css_gallery_item_title=”padding: 0 20px;” border_color_right=”#76a048″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical_image=”0px” box_shadow_blur_image=”6px” box_shadow_color_image=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)”][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”1031,1033,1035,1037″ fullwidth=”on” hover_icon=”%%51%%” disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.4.8″ title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#333333″ title_font_size=”16px” title_line_height=”1.5em” background_enable_color=”off” width=”104%” custom_margin=”|||-2%|false|false” custom_padding=”20px||20px||true|false” custom_css_gallery_item_title=”padding: 0 20px;” border_color_right=”#76a048″][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.8″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_margin=”||30px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#76a048″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.8″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.9″ text_font=”||||||||” link_font=”||||on|||#76a048|” link_text_color=”#333333″ header_font=”Caveat||||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#76a048″ header_font_size=”50px” header_2_font=”Caveat||||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#333333″ header_2_font_size=”30px” header_3_font=”Caveat||||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_font_size=”25px” background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|100px|20px|100px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px||true” custom_padding_phone=”|20px||20px||true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” border_color_all=”#76a048″ locked=”off”]<\/p>\n Of the three cultural centres in the region, Turin has <\/span>undeniably <\/span>won<\/span> our hearts. Surrounded by the snow-peaked tops of the French and Swiss Alps, this former capital of Savoye harbours more than just the splendour of the palazzi and museums. Turin is one of the liveliest cities of Northern Italy. <\/span>It\u2019s f<\/span>amous <\/span>for the Winter Olympics, Fiat, Juventus, the <\/span>M<\/span>ole Antonelliana, endless shopping, the Porto Palazzo and the Salone del Gusto \u2013 the world\u2019s biggest Slow Food fair. But walk the narrow, criss-cross streets of Turin, and you\u2019ll discover <\/span>its intimate<\/span> atmosphere and the locals. 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Popular with tourists because of Genova<\/strong>, Cinque Terra<\/strong>, San Remo<\/strong> and the caves of Toirano<\/strong>, it\u2019s a must for any Italy lovers who don\u2019t mind the crowds. But those who would like to visit the coast would be better off visiting one of Liguria\u2019s pearls, such as the beach town of Noli. Noli is part of \u2018Il borghi pui bella d\u2019Italia\u2019, or \u2018the most beautiful villages in Italy\u2019. Enjoy swimming, sunbathing on the beautiful beach, walks to the old palazzi, or relishing the fresh fish, fresh pesto and legendary white pizza. 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Vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see and exploring the area on foot or bicycle never ceases to amaze. The triangle made up of Asti<\/strong>, Acqui Terme<\/strong> and Alba<\/strong> is the wine region that produces the Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera, three of the best red wines of Italy. Casa Monteverdi lies in the middle of the Barbera region and has a small 800m2 vineyard to honour the tradition of this old wine farm. Our Italian friends in the area produce some of the best Barbera wines, and guests who would be interested in an introduction and exclusive wine tasting need only ask.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”1028,1055,1057,1059″ show_pagination=”off” zoom_icon_color=”#333333″ hover_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.5)” hover_icon=”%%51%%” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.4.8″ title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#333333″ title_font_size=”16px” title_line_height=”1.5em” background_enable_color=”off” width=”104%” custom_margin=”|||-2%|false|false” custom_padding=”20px||20px||true|false” custom_css_gallery_item=”margin-bottom: 0px;” custom_css_gallery_item_title=”padding: 0 20px;” border_color_right=”#76a048″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical_image=”0px” box_shadow_blur_image=”6px” box_shadow_color_image=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” transform_styles__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” transform_scale__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” transform_translate__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” transform_rotate__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” transform_skew__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” transform_origin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”1028,1055,1057,1059″ fullwidth=”on” hover_icon=”%%51%%” disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.4.8″ title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#333333″ title_font_size=”16px” title_line_height=”1.5em” background_enable_color=”off” width=”104%” custom_margin=”|||-2%|false|false” custom_padding=”20px||20px||true|false” custom_css_gallery_item_title=”padding: 0 20px;” border_color_right=”#76a048″ transform_styles__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” transform_scale__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” transform_translate__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” transform_rotate__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” transform_skew__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” transform_origin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.8″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_margin=”||30px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#76a048″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.8″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.9″ text_font=”||||||||” link_font=”||||on|||#76a048|” link_text_color=”#333333″ header_font=”Caveat||||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#76a048″ header_font_size=”50px” header_2_font=”Caveat||||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#333333″ header_2_font_size=”30px” header_3_font=”Caveat||||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_font_size=”25px” background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|100px|20px|100px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px||true” custom_padding_phone=”|20px||20px||true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” border_color_all=”#76a048″ locked=”off”]<\/p>\n Piedmont is known for its incredible, unique cuisine. Notably, in 1989 Carlo Petrini founded the \u2018Slow Food Movement\u2019 in the nearby village of Bra<\/strong>. 30 years later and Slow Food is a well-known concept all over the world, with Piedmont at its heart. This area has embraced everything \u2018food\u2019 for centuries. The local delicatessens, the farmer\u2019s markets, even the supermarkets are full of the region\u2019s delicacies: prosciutto<\/strong>, hazelnuts<\/strong>, fresh fruit<\/strong>, white and black truffles<\/strong>, pastas and, of course, cheese. 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Mombaruzzo<\/strong> is a 15-minute drive and one of our favourites. This hilltop village is famous for its grappa<\/strong> and Amaretti<\/strong> biscuits. With a bit of luck, you\u2019ll be able to attend a workshop at the Morondo Virginio family business. A tour and tasting at the Destillerie Berta is also highly recommended. It\u2019s here the best grappas of Northern Italy are produced. Murazzano<\/strong>\u00a0is an hour and a half south of Casa Monteverdi, and the drive alone is worth the trip. In 2009 our friends Monique and Hermando single-handedly transformed a ruin into the heavenly Casavabene. 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Barolo is named after one of the most beautiful wine villages in Piedmont. This charming hamlet lives and breathes Barolo wine: the castle housing a wine museum, the corkscrew museum, the many restaurants and wine bars. It\u2019s a popular tourist destination, so make sure you visit early in the day. While you\u2019re there, don\u2019t forget to pop into the Cravero bakery, where they make incredible grissini<\/strong>, a beloved Piedmont delicacy. On the way back, take the exit leading to the wonderful chapel of American artist Sol Lewitt, situated in the vineyard of the famous Barolo-family Ceretto. 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In October and November Alba hosts the International Truffle Fair, and the streets and squares are filled with the enchanting aroma of white truffles. This festival is a must visit, but be sure to make your reservations early, as restaurants and wine bars book up weeks in advance. Everything in Alba is centred around slow food<\/strong>, wine<\/strong> and Italian cheese<\/strong>. The historic centre of Alba is car-free and a paradise for lovers of Italian fashion. Just outside Alba you\u2019ll find the Nutella<\/strong> factory, the biggest employer in the region as well as the biggest wholesale buyer of every single hazelnut the area has to offer. 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Every town and village has at least one weekly farmer\u2019s market. This is where Italians come to buy their fruit and vegetables, fish, meat, bread and pasta. The most incredible Italian cheeses are sold all over, from busy cheese stalls to little tables where a nonna sells her local wares underneath a parasol. For these markets, food is only the half of it: here you can find clothing, shoes, bedding, kitchen supplies, gadgets, knick-knacks, and anything else you can think of. Market day is a social engagement, it\u2019s traditional to finish the shopping with an espresso or even a prosecco at the local bar, as everyone and anyone gathers here. Bigger cities, such as Turin<\/strong>, Asti<\/strong>, Acqui Terme<\/strong> and Nizza Monferrato<\/strong> regularly organise organic markets or antiques markets. 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Liguria: Piedmont\u2019s coastal region<\/h2>\n
Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera: Piedmont\u2019s exceptional wines<\/h2>\n
The Slow Food Movement<\/h2>\n
Mombaruzzo and Murazzano \u2013 Piedmont\u2019s village life<\/h2>\n
Barolo: Piedmont\u2019s King of Wines<\/h2>\n
Alba: Piedmont\u2019s White Truffle Town<\/h2>\n
Piedmont\u2019s Market Towns<\/h2>\n