Of wine and gastronomically delights
If you are a wine and food lover, you could not have picked a better region of Italy to tour. The region is not only known for the famous Piedmont wineries but it is also known for its suburb foods. In fact this area is so famous for the fact that it delights the stomach that visitors here are fondly referred to as ‘gastronauts’.
The wines of the region
As part of your wine tour in this part of Italy you will taste some of the most popular wines from the Piedmont wineries. Most of their wines, both the red and the white are made from the indigenous varieties. You will also find that most of the vineyards in the area are owned by families and their size is relatively small. A great suggestion is to being your explorations from the villages of Asti and Alba for a wholesome experience.
The medieval Cordero di Montezemolo winery in Piedmont Italy
This estate is by far the oldest in the region. The Falletti family has been making wine here for more than 6 generations! The land was acquired in 1340 by the family. The Countess Luigia Falletti di Rodello was the last member of the family to run the estate. She died in 1941 without leaving an heir. The estate then passed onto her nephew Cordero di Montezemolo who brought in a change in the way the estate was run. His sons run the Cordero di Montezemolo winery in Piedmont Italy today, selling their wines all over the globe.
Other interesting aspects of the region
When you have had your fill of Piedmont wineries, you can devote some of your attention to visiting the surrounding areas of this beautiful region. Unlike some of the other wine producing regions that are dotted with cities, this region offers you charming villages and towns for you to explore.
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