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The Piemonte, the region of Italy bordering France and Switzerland, sits literally at the foot of the Alps. It’s known for its sophisticated cuisine and exclusive wines such as Barbera, Barbaresco and Barolo.
The hills and vineyards of the Langhe Roero and Monferrato are UNESCO world heritage sites of amazing beauty and variety which can be explored by car, vespa, bike or hike.
The railway station of Mombaruzzo is located at a 7 minutes' walk from A Casa, with direct connections to Nizza Monferrato (10'), Acqui Terme (15'), and Asti (45').
wine country
Situated in the heart of the UNESCO world heritage Monferrato vineyards, A Casa offers a perfect starting point to explore famous wineries in the Barbera, Barbaresco and Barolo where the most venerated of Italy's wines are produced.
why Piedmont is the secret destination you need to know about
"There's a fresh scene bubbling up in the hills of Southern Piedmont,
Italy's understated, truffle-rich wine region."
Lee Marshall - Condé Nast Traveler
gastronomy
Famous for its white truffles and rich pastas, the Piemonte is a culinary paradise with more than 40 Michelin starred restaurants. Typical Piemontese dishes include agnolotti (ravioli stuffed with roast beef), tajarin (very thin egg pasta often served with truffle), vitello tonnato (veal with tuna) and bagna cauda (a garlic and anchovy sauce as dressing for different vegetables).
towns
Visit the nearby towns of Nizza Monferrato and Canelli, the ancient Roman spa town of Acqui Terme, the medieval city of Asti with one of Italy's oldest Palios, Alessandria, the birthplace of the Borsalino hat, the wine producing villages of Barolo and Barbaresco or the capital of the white truffle, Alba with Italy's highest concentration of
Michelin starred restaurants.
countryside
The countryside around A Casa lends itself perfectly for a walking, cycling or Vespa tour. Enjoy the lush rolling hills of the Monferrato with its vineyards and quaint little villages against the backdrop of the Alps in the distance.
art
For art lovers, the region offers a wealth of contemporary art museums such as the Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art (Gam) and the Pinoteca Agnelli designed by Renzo Piano in Turin, or the Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo with collections in Turin as well as Guarene.
culture
Turin, the capital with is soaring spire of the monumental landmark Mole Antonelliana is known for being Italy's most elegant city.
Turin has an abundance of baroque architecture and museums including the Automobile Museum devoted to Turin’s main industry and the Egyptian Museum with archaeological and anthropological collections.