Tucked in the north of the country, between France and Switzerland, Piedmont is, for me, the jewel in Italy’s crown. The scenery is breathtaking and there are plenty of rooftop bars where you can ...

Exactly what defines the geographical boundaries of Montferrat (or, Monferrato in Italian) in the northwest Piedmont region of Italy is difficult to nail down. I flipped through an illustrated touring ...

Piedmont simply means "foot of the mountain,” but there’s nothing simple about its wines. A western region bordering Switzerland and France, Piedmont ranks only seventh among the Italian regions in ...

My last article, I mentioned the five major grapes of Piedmont and we started with Arneis and Barbera. This week, I’ll finish with Moscato Bianco, Dolcetto and the king, Nebbiolo. Moscato Bianco ...

Piedmont is known for its lesser-known reds, especially Barbera wines. Travelers can sample these wines in a tasting accompanied by the truffles you just picked after rolling through the region’s ...

In the gastronomic powerhouse that is Italy, the Piedmont region holds its head high. This northwest section of the country has culinary roots that are as French as they are Italian. Geography and ...

Piedmont is full of secrets. And I am not talking about the rare white truffle which at this time of the year hides under the wilting leaves in the soil. Nor am I talking about the famous reds.

Piedmont in northwestern Italy arguably is the country’s most famous wine region. That fame is mostly centered on two wines from the Langhe subregion: Barolo and Barbaresco. These wines always are ...

Discover why Langhe Nebbiolo offers Barolo-level depth without the hefty price tag. Explore nine exceptional bottles that showcase Piedmont’s elegance and value.