piedmont
Piedmont (which literally means 'land at the foot of the mountains') is the second largest region in Italy after Sicily and consists of 8 provinces. Squaneto belongs to the province of Alessandria.
To the north, Piedmont borders Switzerland, to the west it borders France, to the south it borders the Italian region of Liguria, to the southeast it borders Emilia-Romagna, and to the east it borders Lombardy.
Three types of landscapes characterize Piedmont: the Alpine region in the east and north with the highest mountain in Piedmont, Gran Paradiso (4061 meters), the Po Valley with its major cities, and the hilly countryside in the southeast.
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Compared to other regions of Italy, Piedmont is not very developed in terms of tourism. The main tourist areas are in the north by Lake Maggiore and in the Langhe, where visitors can enjoy wine and truffles. Turin, the capital, is a very elegant and charming city with a Baroque center and beautiful shopping arcades.
The hills of the Langhe region south of Alba, where winding roads mark the boundaries of Piedmont's best vineyards, is the kingdom of Barolo; 'Wine of kings, king of wines.' Here, the delicious hazelnuts are also harvested for the Ferrero factories, known for Nutella, among other products.
Unwinding comes naturally here!
the White gold
The region is also famous for its wide variety of delicious mushrooms, but the star being 'Il Tartufo Bianco' (white truffle). Both white truffles and wine attract enthusiasts from all over the world, particularly in the autumn, to the town of Alba.
The wine villages around Alba (Barolo, La Morra, Neive, Monforte), the town of Alba itself, and the city of Asti are certainly worth a visit. Especially the ancient Roman Asti, with its 14th-century cathedral and the triangular Piazza Alfieri, is a charming place. At the piazza, a wine market is held at the end of September, along with a genuine palio. This horse race can certainly compete with the palio of Siena; being less known also makes it less crowded.
FERTILE AND CREATIVE... IL MONFERRATO
To the east of the Langhe region lies the area of Monferrato. It is the birthplace of the world-famous writer Umberto Eco ('The Name of the Rose') and is also a productive wine region. The capital of Monferrato is Casale, a picturesque town where history, art, architecture, traditions, and ancient crafts meet.
Alessandria has historically been a traffic hub and, as such, a melting pot of trade and activity. Additionally, Valenza is famous for its jewelry craftsmanship, and Ovada, Tortona, Novi Ligure, and of course Acqui Terme are notable for their palaces, squares, and churches, as well as their local delicacies, which come highly recommended.
that's why...
Tenuta Squaneto
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