Things to do in Langhe-Roero and Monferrato

Things to do in  Langhe-Roero and Monferrato

Food lovers, rejoice

Lush vineyards and truffle woods blanket the Langhe-Roero and Monferrato hills, making this corner of Piedmont a foodie Shangri-La. Wine tours and truffle hunts top the to-do list for visitors eager to taste the area’s premium Barolo and Barbaresco wines and prized white truffles, along with cooking classes, market tours, and dining experiences. The scenic countryside—just a hour from the bustling city of Turin—is also a popular spot for hot air balloon rides, hiking and biking, and hill-town hopping between Alba, La Morra, Barolo, and Acqui Terme.

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Top 2 attractions in Langhe-Roero and Monferrato

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Alba Underground (Alba Sotterranea)

Alba Underground (Alba Sotterranea)

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Alba is best known for its UNESCO-listed countryside and its precious white truffles, but this town in Piedmont has a history that dates back to ancient Rome. Explore this past by heading deep below the town center to admire Roman ruins—including a temple, forum, theater, and domus—as well as medieval tower foundations.More
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Barolo

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Overlooking the UNESCO-listed hills of Le Langhe, the medieval village of Barolo is at the heart of Piedmont’s wine country. Barolo’s old town is ideal for sampling wine that’s produced in the surrounding vineyards and is also home to a wine museum housed in a castle.More
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Truffle Hunting and Barolo Tasting Tour in the Alba Area

Truffle Hunting and Barolo Tasting Tour in the Alba Area

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Private Barolo / Barbaresco - Piedmont Wine Tours and Tastings

Private Barolo / Barbaresco - Piedmont Wine Tours and Tastings

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Private Barolo Wine Tour with Winemaker

Private Barolo Wine Tour with Winemaker

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Truffle Hunt & Barolo Wine Tasting

Truffle Hunt & Barolo Wine Tasting

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Langhe Wine Tour and Tasting - One day with a Somm

Langhe Wine Tour and Tasting - One day with a Somm

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Abellonio Cascina Piccaluga - visit to the vineyards, to the wine tasting cellar

Abellonio Cascina Piccaluga - visit to the vineyards, to the wine tasting cellar

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Hands on Cooking Class in Barolo

Hands on Cooking Class in Barolo

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ALBA walking & TASTING tour (food, wine and history)

ALBA walking & TASTING tour (food, wine and history)

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Barolo Wine Tour

Barolo Wine Tour

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Visit to the Germano winery with lunch and wine tasting

Visit to the Germano winery with lunch and wine tasting

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Visit among vineyards and wine cellar with wine tasting in Nizza Monferrato

Visit among vineyards and wine cellar with wine tasting in Nizza Monferrato

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Truffle hunt and Barolo wine tasting

Truffle hunt and Barolo wine tasting

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$217.98
La Morra Truffle Hunting Tour Experience

La Morra Truffle Hunting Tour Experience

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Barolo & Barbaresco Wine Tour with a Winemaker

Barolo & Barbaresco Wine Tour with a Winemaker

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Piemonte Night - Private Dinner and Wine pairing

Piemonte Night - Private Dinner and Wine pairing

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Albahills Segway Tour & Wine Tasting

Albahills Segway Tour & Wine Tasting

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Alba in 3 Wines: Exclusive Wine Tasting with an Expert & Food Pairing

Alba in 3 Wines: Exclusive Wine Tasting with an Expert & Food Pairing

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Mondovì week hot air balloon flight

Mondovì week hot air balloon flight

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Albatown Segway Tour

Albatown Segway Tour

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Albahills Segway Tour

Albahills Segway Tour

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When to visit

This wine and truffle hotspot is a gourmand’s paradise in the fall, when local vineyards are harvesting grapes and the woods are thick with some of the world’s most precious fungi. This is also the season for local food festivals, including Alba’s White Truffle Fair, which takes place in October and November. Summer visitors can enjoy the cool temperatures in these high hills and a variety of musical events, including Monforteinjazz, Barolo’s Collisioni Festival, and the Alba Music Festival.

Getting around

With rolling hills topped by medieval villages and remote wineries, this corner of Piedmont is a challenge to explore if you’re using public transportation. You can reach the largest cities, Alba and Asti, by train or bus; from there, you’ll need to rent a car or hire a taxi to visit the outlying hilltowns and wineries. Experienced cyclists can opt to take the steep hills on two wheels, but come armed with a good map as it’s easy to get lost on the winding country roads.

Traveler tips

The Langhe-Roero and Monferrato area is a hotspot for contemporary art. A bright chapel painted by Sol LeWitt and David Tremlett sits deep in a vineyard, and Chris Bangle’s many “Big Benches” invite visitors to climb on oversized seats to take in the view. Artist residency programs have also taken over dozens of tiny hamlets, former farmhouses, and even plots of grapevines. Art Mapping Piemonte maintains an updated guide to all the contemporary works displayed in the region.

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What is Langhe-Roero and Monferrato known for?

These two vineyard regions in Piedmont (which together comprise a UNESCO World Heritage Site) are known for their long winemaking histories, which stretch all the way back to the 5th century BC. These areas are known for nebbiolo grapes—used to make Barolo wine—as well as hazelnuts and white truffles.

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Where is Langhe-Roero and Monferrato in Italy?

These areas are in northern Italy’s lower Piedmont region, somewhat southeast of Turin, in the provinces of Cuneo and Asti. Geographically, the hills straddle the Po River and Liguria’s Apennine Mountains. Langhe-Roero and Monferrato are easy to reach by car from Milan, Turin, Genoa, and Alessandria.

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How can I go wine tasting in Langhe-Roero and Monferrato?

Drive around the area, and you’ll find wineries at practically every twist and turn. It’s unlikely you’ll get a walk-in tasting, so be sure to do some research and book an experience in advance—many wine tastings can now be booked online. You can also book tours (ranging from 1.5 to 6 hours) that will let you sample several vineyards around Langhe-Roero and Monferrato in one day.

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What wine can you taste in Langhe-Roero and Monferrato?

The region is known for its reds: Barbaresco, barbera, dolcetto, and, of course, Barolo—the wine of kings—are the styles to try here. If you’re a white drinker, the well-known Asti sparkling and moscato dessert wine are popular choices. You can try wines during a winery tasting or in local shops and restaurants.

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How long should you spend in Langhe-Roero and Monferrato?

If you’re a wine connoisseur, you could happily spend five days or so visiting the regions’ wineries and enjoying the local food. Most people, however, are content with one or two days; this offers enough time to indulge in at least one wine tasting and have some decent restaurant meals.

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What is there to do in Langhe-Roero and Monferrato aside from wine tasting?

When you’re not trying local wines, enjoy the region’s foods; be sure to order dishes with truffles, especially during white truffle season (late fall to early December). You can also book a truffle hunting experience in the woods and hike or cycle through the hilly vineyards.

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