Region
Piemonte
Italy's northwest corner — Turin, the Langhe wine hills (Barolo, Barbaresco), the lakes (Maggiore, Orta), and the alps. Sophisticated, French-influenced, and the country's most underrated food-and-wine region.
The verdict
Piedmont is the connoisseur's Italy: Turin for the cafes and the Egyptian Museum, the Langhe for Barolo and white truffles, and the lakes for a quieter alternative to Como. It's sophisticated, pricey, and far less touristed than Tuscany. Go for the wine and the truffles, and expect a more French, more refined Italy than the south.
Why go
Barolo and white truffles in the Langhe, Turin's grand cafes, and alpine lakes without the Como crowds.
Skip if
You want sea and sun; Piedmont is landlocked and cool.
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