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The problem with reading other trip reports while travelling, ANUJ, is the awakening of new itineraries in one’s head…
I really enjoy north Italy and it is definitely a contender for a ‘next’ trip |
Adelaidean, I know that feeling ! Provence has been on my mind again - I wonder why.:)
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Day 11 : Alba
After an early breakfast, we checked out of our Asti airbnb and set off for Alba. This was our intended driving route.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...7251d161c8.png Our first stop was Nizza Monferrato. We struggled to find parking, presumably because of the weekend street market. We visited the Enoteca Regionale, for our first wine tasting in the region sampling Barbera d’Asti, Dolcetto and the new kid on the block Nizza. All the wines were terrific. We were hosted by the very friendly Elisa, who educated us on the local wines and even shared ideas for our holiday! https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...7fb5e8e712.jpg Inside the enoteca https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...196857c1e3.jpg Outside the enoteca https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...bb692ee51e.jpg Stalls on the street market https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...4c2dfa4e66.jpg A festive lane Our next stop was Canelli, home to some of the big name producers like Contratto and Bosca, also famous for their underground cellars. While Asti is famous for its sparkling wine Spumante, most of it is actually produced in and around Canelli. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a7dad56a03.jpg The medieval castle of Canelli, at the top of the Hill of Villanuova, overlooks the town https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...f03341abec.jpg Enoteca Regionale di Canelli https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...57a1bad397.jpg Passing by Contratto https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...63099d0f80.jpg Passing by Bosca https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...57835fa330.jpg Town square After exploring Canelli we drove towards the Torre dei Contini, just outside town on a hill. It was a steep climb from the parking but the views were well worth the effort. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...7f8ddba805.jpg Walkign through vineyards https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...414025cd3b.jpg .. and making our way up to the tower https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...500ea32e0b.jpg to relish these views https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...d20fa617f2.jpg .. more views Our third stop was Neive, another gorgeous wine village. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...937a2dab13.jpg Approaching Neive https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...7bd99eede2.jpg At Neive https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...97f185edf9.jpg Ivy clad building https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...78930cee0e.jpg Views from near the tower https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...e4d4a276e5.jpg More views from Neive https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...197c01cbb4.jpg Castello di Neive Our final stop was Barbaresco. We parked quite close to the Enoteca Regionale, so started there. It’s a unique setting, occupying a deconsecrated church! They were hosting some local producers today, so it was a good opportunity to hear their stories and sample their high quality Barbaresco wines. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...987e75a928.jpg Outside the enoteca https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...788afc4c5e.jpg Inside https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...830b94f9a1.jpg Inside Barbaresco is tiny - its virtually a single pedestrianized street stretching between the former church/enoteca and the tower ! The views, needless to mention, were terrific. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...aba697bd5d.jpg The tower at the end of the single street in Barbaresco https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...7b9a9cf0c6.jpg Views https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...ac396eb906.jpg Views https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...4a02bd9288.jpg Cafe/winebar in Barbaresco [ TO BE CONTINUED ] |
Did someone say wine? Oh my, I need to take some notes.
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Day 11 : Alba (contd.)
We finally reached Alba by afternoon. After checking into our B&B, we rested for a bit, looked over the tourist map and then set off to explore the town.
Like Asti, Alba’s historical centre is compact, we started at Piazza Michele Ferrero and walked down the arterial road via Vittorio Emanuelle II which cuts right through it. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...78851612d1.jpg Our starting point : The Alba monument at Pza Ferrero https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...50e79af18a.jpg Along via Vittorio Emanuelle https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...8212fdddea.jpg By the theatre https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...f522aaef35.jpg Cathedral of San Lorenzo, outside https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...9298c70a6f.jpg Cathedral of San Lorenzo, outside, altar https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...b29f16abee.jpg Cathedral of San Lorenzo, inside https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...1d4798ef93.jpg Piazza Risorgimento https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...868eef1467.jpg Palazzo Communale at the piazza, there was a local event with kids dancing in the square https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...e48f1a40c8.jpg Narrow lanes of Alba There’s much more to Alba than wine and truffle, and is well worth spending a day or two there. It is also a good base to explore the beautiful Langhe region, but we chose to move closer to the “action” and spend the next 4 days in one of the most charming wine villages in Piedmont – La Morra. |
loving your report so far. we also relied heavily on maitai toms report when we viisted n italy for 3 weeks this time last year. week in bologna (with some day trips), 3 nights turin and we got our rental car here, a week near la morra, then to lake orta for 4 ngihts and final night milan. your post makes me smile bc we loved that trip.
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plambers, thank you for following this report, and your comments.
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Day 12 : Onward to La Morra
As we left Alba for La Morra, we planned to follow this driving route.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...7497a1f2ca.png Our first stop was Diano d’Alba, the ancient capital of the Langhe. It sits on a hill that overlooks the plain of Alba to the north and Barolo vineyards to the south. Today, Diano relies on tourism and wine, bolstered by the eponymous wine - Diano d’Alba DOCG. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...ff36510d43.jpg View of Alba, when leaving https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...480acdb9d1.jpg Entering Diano d"Alba https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a453592e48.jpg The church https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a89771c860.jpg Inside the church https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...b2b6400664.jpg Views of countryside https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...78c7cd71ac.jpg Views of countryside https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...eaa37ab39c.jpg At the belvedere Our next stop was Grinzane Cavour, which is really just a cluster of few houses around the castle! The castle now houses a museum (we didn’t visit), as also the Enoteca Regionale Piemontese Cavour (which we did). This was our first encounter with the king of wines – Barolo. The Barolo is a rich, full-bodied red wine produced from a local grape Nebbiolo. Limited to a small area in the Langhe, Barolo is a premium wine (reflected in its price as well) with very stringent criteria for a wine to qualify. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...717c1f2668.jpg Walking between the wines in Grinzane https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...92d64ffbc8.jpg Views from Grinzane https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...cd329349d6.jpg The castle https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...3daf8f026c.jpg The enoteca https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...8c44756c05.jpg Barolo ! Our next stop was Castiglione Falletto, dominated by its castle. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...d9f2fb5458.jpg At Castiglione https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...1f7964eb03.jpg The clocktower https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a4aba9c5c1.jpg The castle (undergoing repair) When wandering around town, we stumbled upon this signage and figured we’re in proximity to a Big Bench. Designed by Chris Bangle, these benches have sprung up across multiple locations in Piedmont to promote tourism, and allow visitors an opportunity to relax and enjoy the landscapes. The bench occupied an idyllic position, and time seemed to stand still as we soaked in the glorious views. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...29cd480dc4.jpg A Big Bench was nearby ! https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...4ba1e23c17.jpg We finally found the bench ! https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...91d39c8838.jpg .. and enjoyed our time on it ! https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...ad2a06f34c.jpg The bench was on a hillside, in the midst ofvineyards https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...c379e87c15.jpg Views of Grinzane Cavour in the distance https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...4093899454.jpg Beautiful Landscape Our final stop was Barolo. We dropped by the famous and highly revered Marchesi di Barolo winery, close to where our car was parked. However, they needed prior reservations for tours, so we had a look around and left. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a2396b1f7d.jpg Outside https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...ec05b5f6f7.jpg Inside, the shop and tasting room, with some riserva bottles priced over €500 each The village of Barolo itself is charming (and tiny!). Unfortunately, the Enoteca Regionale, which stocks the the largest collection of wines, was closed on the day (operates mostly weekends). https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...13ab943cfa.jpg Exploring Barolo https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...9dd952fd02.jpg The castle https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...09bc8c2ce2.jpg Wine is everywhere ! https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...01699cdcb2.jpg Fortifications https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...6b38286abf.jpg The twin churches We then took the narrow road via the Capella de Brunate (Barolo Chapel) to La Morra. Originally built in 1914, it served as a shelter for the vineyard workers. It was never consecrated. After being acquired by the Ceretto family of winemakers, it was refurbished in bold colors. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a6007a9c0c.jpg The capella Further along this very road, we caught our jaw-droppingly beautiful first glimpse of La Morra. We instinctively knew this was going to be special. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...9214171b27.jpg I have no words to caption to this picture After parking in La Morra, we checked into our Airbnb and relaxed for a bit. We strolled about the village for a short while - it had been a long day. The belvedere in La Morra with the sublime, sweeping views over the countryside became our favourite place to spend every evening. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...04996b215e.jpg Lanes of La Morra https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...1aedc27b1d.jpg The square https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a1de85b165.jpg The belevedere https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...3b31939587.jpg Views from the belvedere |
ANUJ,
Masterful trip report ! Your report makes me feel like I am in Italy. Truly enjoy the church photos. Thank you for positing the photos as well as the trip details. Where will you visit next? Cheers! |
mendota98, thank you for your comments. We're past the half-way mark with this report, with some more of Piedmont to go and Liguria to follow.
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Day 13 : La Morra, a circular driving loop in the Langhe
After breakfast, we left La Morra, with this driving route in mind.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...221ec52c65.png We drove past the beautiful Anselma estate, a highly regarded name in Barolo production in the region. I had contacted them, but they’re not equipped for visits outside season. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...137f3ad731.jpg Our first stop was Novello. Novello is a picturesque village nestled in the rolling hills of Piedmont, famous for its Dolcetto wine. Our host in Alba had recommended it for its views- and on a clear day as this, you could see the Alps in the far distance. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...869c731392.jpg Novello https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...26417fef03.jpg Views from Novello, you can see snow-clad peaks ! https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...807da7232d.jpg Strolling around the village Along this road to Novello, is a beautiful viewpoint over the village of Barolo. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...d24125103b.jpg Stunning viewpoint of Barolo We then headed to Monforte d’Alba. We parked near the tourist office, where we received helpful directions. We visited the beautifully ornate church - Chiesa della Madonna della Neve, next door. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...fa928d53c4.jpg Outisde the church https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...e062a03916.jpg Inside https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...4a1d1fb774.jpg The ceiling https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...c86bd3167a.jpg The altar And then began our (very) steep climb to the charming historic centre, perched atop a hill. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...37bedb3936.jpg Views over rooftops, climbing up https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...f40c53393a.jpg At the top, the old church https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...ab9c97be40.jpg At the top by he belltower, with amphitheater in foreground (a jazz festival is hosted here!) https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a1d6df1525.jpg Around the old town https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...69755f948a.jpg Charming cafes https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...f938eaab0e.jpg and narrow lanes We descended back to the base of the village and recouped some expended energy with refreshments in the cafe at the square! https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...3f1151f239.jpg The square at the base of Monforte https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...8928a65757.jpg Leaving Monforte We stopped to stretch our legs at the little village of Sinio. There isn’t much to Sinio itself, but the drive to Sinio and leaving Sinio was spectacular. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...cf0d6323f0.jpg Reminiscent of Tuscany, with cypress trees ! En route to Sinio https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...5bb104e2b7.jpg At Sinio https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...3e2c40f046.jpg Leaving Sinio - notice the scenic winding road ! We headed for our final stop : Serralunga D’alba. There’s a beautiful viewpoint of this village en route. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...4e9432569c.jpg Serralunga viewpoint Dominated by its iconic 14th century castle, Serralunga d'Alba exudes an aura of timeless charm and grandeur. We wandered around its cobblestone streets, lined with quaint cafes and artisanal shops. It is also a major production centre for Barolo wine. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...3d4df64dd7.jpg Arriving at Serralunga https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...81800b3fc7.jpg Views from belvedere https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...843da45bef.jpg Exploring the town https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...01897aada0.jpg The castle (seemed closed to visitors currently?) https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...59d11339d5.jpg Views https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...445db4bfc1.jpg Rooftops On our way back we took a minor detour to chill on another Big Bench, just outside La Morra. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...096d349fa8.jpg The Big Red Bench outside La Morra Exploring the Langhe by car is the highlight of Piedmont. As you wind through the rolling hills dotted with vineyards and charming medieval villages, each bend in the road reveals a new vista more captivating than the last. It had been another rewarding day. |
Spectacular! Now I really have to return. Thanks for bringing back such fantastic memories.
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Anuj, thanks for these drool-worthy pictures, they’re whetting my appetite for northern Italy!
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Thanks for your trip report and pictures. We visited the Piedmont about ten years ago, staying in Monforte d'Alba, and are returning to the area this fall. It's great to see photos of where we will be in a couple of months!
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maitaitom, it is surprising that even today, Piedmont remains (borrowing from some travel features) "overlooked/undiscovered". In many places, it felt like we were the only tourists (of course this was May). I suspect September gets busier (I think that's when you visited?), with the wine and truffle festivals.
geetika, thank you for your comments. Lexma90, glad this TR is helpful, enjoy your trip. |
Day 14 : La Morra, Heading out west
Today’s plan envisaged this driving route.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...40105e92ec.png Our first stop was the city of Bra. We struggled to find parking, as there seemed to be a local market today. This unusual name for a city actually originates from “braida” in Latin, which means open field or arable land, given the agricultural lands surrounding it. Bra is also famous as the birthplace of the Slow Food Movement, which promotes local food and traditional cooking. The friendly tourist office gave us a map, and some directions. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...2c432ec56a.jpg Arriving in Bra https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...33578741ae.jpg Along the streets https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...b2fa6a496b.jpg The headquarters of the Slow Food movement https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...061aa98ee1.jpg The famous Osteria del Boccondivino, occupying the courtyard https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...ab108b1bf1.jpg Along the Corso Garibaldi, with the Sant'Andrea Church in background https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...02fce9e59d.jpg Further along the Corso Garibaldi We then headed out west to Saluzzo. It is considered one of the best preserved medieval towns in Piedmont replete with cobbled streets and squares, narrow stairways, old churches, palazzos and (of course) a castle perched at the top (now a museum). https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...db41080803.jpg Arriving in Saluzzo https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...03488b3141.jpg The covered market https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...0f3aa5cb3d.jpg The street market https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...f5ed50f6f1.jpg The street market https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...ff0b1533c5.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...bf17b147c5.jpg The castle https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...fe710572d3.jpg Casa Cavassa, an old palazzo now the civic museum https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...8299509df1.jpg One of the several churches, with tower https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...58a3fba69b.jpg Beautiful lanes .. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...621f439e55.jpg .. with a splash of colour We stopped briefly at Savigliano to buy some groceries at the Co-Op and also replenish the fuel tank. It had begun to drizzle again. Our final stop was Cherasco. We walked along the arterial road cutting through its well preserved medieval centre. Cherasco is famous for its Baci di Cherasco, hazelnuts coated in dark chocolate. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...db956a1400.jpg We parked near Arco di Porta Narzole https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...2ae19d17f6.jpg .. and walked down the arterial street Via Vittorio Emanuelle II https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...990a1d5782.jpg Lovely portico with posters of milestone events in Cherasco https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...cf70a6c8f7.jpg Further along via Vittorio Emmanuelle https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a0ac96e683.jpg The Arco di Belvedere and Cheisa S Agostino at the end of via Vittorio Emanuelle https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...f13e28dbae.jpg The Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie, at the end of the historic centre https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...b3043cd943.jpg The beautiful Santuario della Madonna del Popolo, with a beautiful garden beside it https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...67b2a04fbe.jpg Inside the church We finally returned to La Morra by early evening, and visited some exhibitions being hosted in two of the three churches there! https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...5277dace10.jpg The Chiesa Parrochiale di San Martino is the largest church in La Morra https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...dc7e6bfa0f.jpg .. beauitful inside (no exhibition here!) https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...bcbe286713.jpg At one of the two exhibitions, at the the smaller church of San Sebastaino |
Day 15 : La Morra, Our last day in Piedmont
Today was our last day in Piedmont, set aside as a "reserve day". We considered visiting two places we had overlooked previously – Verduno and Pollenzo (the lady at the Bra Tourist office had recommended this yesterday), to the north of La Morra.
The morning was slightly dull and dreary, and there was a light drizzle. Our first stop was Verduno – there were beautiful views from its belvedere, but visibility was slightly impaired due to clouds and mist. Verduno is also famous a for a local wine, produced from a forgotten grape called the pelaverga. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...685af5d67a.jpg Approaching Verduno https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...dcea10a153.jpg The church https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...f40d9cee42.jpg The Cantina Communale, next door to the church ! https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...908b80d636.jpg Views from belvedere https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...424c1b4dd3.jpg A former church (now in ruin), used historically as a shelter against invaders We headed next to Pollezno, which hosts the University of Gastronomic Sciences. Established in 2004 by Carlo Petrini, founder of the Slow Food Movement, it focuses on the organic relationships between food, ecology, and cultures. It has become an international centre of research and training about the future of agriculture and biodiversity. The main square is surrounded by the church and University at one end, and the Castle and Wine Bank at the other. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...6c596a7370.jpg Chiesa di San Vittore Martire https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...95ce8c2ba7.jpg Inside the church https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...deb020bc6d.jpg Part of the University campus https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...219ca906b8.jpg The castle Pollenzo is also home to a unique initiative called the Wine Bank. The Wine Bank contains over 100,000 bottles of some of the best wines (not just from Piedmont, but across other wine growing regions Italy). The intention is to store great wines until they are properly aged for maximum drinking enjoyment. For instance, Barolo itself being a full bodied and rich wine needs many years in the bottle itself to express fully. It’s a very interesting (and free) immersive experience to walk through their cellars. The other unique feature is you can pre-load a prepaid card at the reception desk, and swipe it at dispensing machines scattered across the cellars, as you stroll – at €3-8 per glass, depending on the wine! https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...644392aaa3.jpg The Wine Bank https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...b256afc6a8.jpg At the entrance https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...7b02a542e4.jpg View from courtyard https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...aaa0edb6ba.jpg At the reception https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...d884844a6a.jpg At the reception https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...2351378b4a.jpg Walking through the cellars https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...328f803b4c.jpg Walking through the cellars https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...47bf5204ae.jpg The unique dispensing machines ! We were back in La Morra, by late afternoon and the skies had cleared up again. We enjoyed our last evening in La Morra, also visiting the wonderful Cantina Comunale di La Morra (for some more Barolo!) and climbing up the bell-tower (which was also hosting an exhibition, with art on display as you walked up the narrow stairs!). https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...7b48b86196.jpg Views from the top of the belltower https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...18e3863f7d.jpg By the bell ! https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...97ce73dd94.jpg Cantina Comunale di La Morra , wonderful people ! https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...c216211d80.jpg The wines on offer https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...b0125c1e5c.jpg Inside the Cantina And of course, no day in La Morra was complete without lingering endlessly at our favourite place - the belvedere, with unforgettable views. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...fbcf843de2.jpg La Morra's castle, by the belvedere https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a349cdc714.jpg Lounging at the belvedere https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...f51cd830e1.jpg Views https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...042eec1081.jpg Views |
What a lovely few days you’ve had. Is the driving / parking stressful?
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I'm suddenly craving wine...
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Adelaidean, the driving and parking was a breeze. I don't recall encountering a single bad patch of road.
Melnq8, Piedmont certainly produces some of the finest wines in Italy (Barolo, Barbaresco .... ), with a large variety of native grapes. |
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