Piedmont in winter really does have a lot to offer, mountain resorts for winter sports lovers, beautiful lakes, natural parks, traditional dishes and excellent wines. Piedmont’s name, meaning “at the foot of the mountain”, comes from its location at the base of the impressive Alpine chain that encircles the region. Turin, the capital of Piedmont, …
Read more »It’s great to make new friends here in Piedmont, so it was great to meet Maria Pia Lottini of Agriturismo Tenuta Antica again, who we met recently at a neighbours wine tasting. Last night we enjoyed a lovely meal in her restaurant which featured a sensational seasonal risotto, made by Maria Pia’s mother, as well as …
Read more »“Capotavola” arrives in Acqui Terme tomorrow, with the beautiful Villa Ottolenghi as the background. For two days, the town of Acqui Terme will host “Capotavola – Looking for Lost Recipes”, a touring event celebrating hidden and wholesome excellencies of traditional Italian fare. This is part of a tour of Italy to revive, at local and …
Read more »Sitting in Italy’s northern corner, the Piedmont Spa town of Acqui Terme, is only 55 km from Genova. Try the waters, stroll through the old quarter, sample the wines and enjoy fine food. Once home to the tribes of the Liguri Statielli, the town became famous as the Roman town of Aquae Statiellae. The Romans were enchanted …
Read more »