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Destination Notes · Alba, Piedmont, Italy
The UNESCO wine landscapes of Piedmont
Six landscapes, one World Heritage site. A guide to the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato: the vineyards, castles and underground cellars that made Piedmont's wine country a UNESCO treasure.
1 September 2026 · 5 min read
Destination Notes · Alba, Piedmont, Italy
Where to eat in the Langhe: from Michelin to trattoria
The Langhe is one of Italy’s great tables: Barolo, white truffle, hand-cut tajarin. A guide to eating well here, from celebrated Michelin-starred dining rooms to the trattorie locals return to again and again.
30 August 2026 · 6 min read