Piemonte

Nestled in northwestern Italy at the foot of the Alps, Piemonte is a region of remarkable elegance and diversity. Its very name means “at the foot of the mountains,” reflecting a landscape where alpine peaks soften into rolling vineyard-covered hills, historic towns, lakes and fertile countryside.

Historically, Piemonte holds a fundamental place in Italy’s story. The city of Turin was once the capital of the House of Savoy and later became the first capital of unified Italy, leaving behind a legacy of royal palaces, grand boulevards and refined architecture that still define the region today.

Yet Piemonte is perhaps best known for its extraordinary food and wine culture. The UNESCO-protected hills of the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato are home to some of Italy’s most prestigious wines, including Barolo and Barbaresco, while the town of Alba is world-famous for its prized white truffles.

Beyond its celebrated wine country, Piemonte reveals a remarkable diversity of landscapes and traditions. To the north, the foothills of the Alps open onto elegant lakes such as Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta, where historic villas, botanical gardens and peaceful lakeside villages create a refined and timeless atmosphere. In the eastern plains, the vast rice fields of the Vercelli area — among the largest in Europe — form a unique landscape deeply tied to the region’s culinary identity, particularly its famous risotto traditions.