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Destination Notes
Piemonte, Catalonia and the places we work in — read through the people who live there.
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Destination Notes · Alba, Piedmont, Italy
The UNESCO Wine Landscapes of Piemonte
Six landscapes, one World Heritage site. A guide to the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato — the vineyards, castles and underground cellars that made Piemonte'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 starred dining rooms to the trattorie only locals know.
30 August 2026 · 5 min read