What to do and see in Piedmont, Italy: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

October 13, 2021 Phylicia Berquist

Piedmont (/ˈpiːdmɒnt/ PEED-mont; Italian: Piemonte, pronounced [pjeˈmonte]; Piedmontese, Occitan and Arpitan: Piemont; French: Piémont) is a region in northwest Italy, one of the 20 regions of the country. It borders the Liguria region to the south, the Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna regions to the east and the Aosta Valley region to the northwest; it also borders France to the west and Switzerland to the northeast. It has an area of 25,402 square kilometres (9,808 sq mi) and a population of 4,396,293 as of 31 July 2016. The capital of Piedmont is Turin.
Restaurants in Piedmont

1. Cascina Sot

Loc.Bussia San Pietro 27, 12065 Monforte d'Alba Italy +39 334 610 5267 [email protected] http://www.cascinasot.com/
Excellent
86%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 166 reviews

Cascina Sot

Born in 1975, Cascina Sòt is a farm in Monforte d’Alba, that was purchased by Maria and Giuseppe after they have worked for years in the property as sharecroppers. However, with the advent of the son Leonardo and his wife Silvana, the wine business has become the only corporate commitment. The company currently cultivates its own vineyards, some of which are located among the most prestigious cru of Barolo wine area. In 2014 Maurizio, son of Leonardo, after finishing his studies at the Wine School of Alba and experienced in other wineries in the area, is directly involved in the vinification and subsequent sale.We are waiting for you! Come to try our wines!

Reviewed By hilherz - Alba, Italy

Maurizio seemed to love his work as a wine maker and together with his dad,sister and mom they have developed a specialized. boutique winery where most of the wine making process is passionately done by hand by the family members. A lovely visit to the vineyards with interesting explanations in the cellar to be followed by wine tasting - wine pretty good too. Highly recommended

2. Cantina Mauro Sebaste

Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 222/BIS Frazione Gallo GPS: 44° 38' 57.433 N, 7° 58' 42.460 E, 12051, Alba Italy +39 0173 262148 [email protected] http://www.maurosebaste.it/it/
Excellent
93%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 137 reviews

Cantina Mauro Sebaste

Our company was born from the strong passion of Mauro Sebaste, son of Sylla, a famous woman and a true Langa wine expert. After Sylla's premature death, Mauro leaves the family business and, propelled by his strong passion for wine, he pursues a single objective: producing QUALITY WINES. We are open from Monday to Saturday: 8 - 12 / 14 - 18. SUNDAY CLOSED Visit and tasting ONLY BY BOOKING at least 48 hours notice. Considering 1 hour for Visiting and 1 hour for tasting, we usually propose an appointment at 10 AM o at 3 PM. Once confirmed the visit, if you could not come, please advise at least one day before the date fixed. thanks for your collaboration. Cheers!!! Mauro Sebaste Winery GPS: 44° 38' 57.433" N, 7° 58' 42.460" E

Reviewed By tessagodfrey - Hoddesdon, United Kingdom

One is welcomed more like a friend than a customer by this winemaker and his family. Enjoy a leisurely, informative tasting before selecting the wines you want to buy. Throughout the range they are all good value. One of the reasons I like to visit Italy in my own car each year is to be able to take several cases of Mauro Sebaste's lovely wine back to England with me. It never disappoints.

3. Montaribaldi

Via Nicolini Alto 12, 12050 Barbaresco Italy +39 0173 638220 [email protected] http://montaribaldi.com/
Excellent
84%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 158 reviews

Montaribaldi

Tradition and innovation. This is the oxymoron on which the Montaribaldi company grounds its great success. Founded in 1968 in the very heart of Barbaresco by Giuseppe Talliano and his wife, it was then taken over in 1994 by their sons Luciano and Roberto. Now the whole family is running it, brewing with passion the best quality wines while always respecting the oldest traditions.As matter of fact, in the last few years, the company has decided to bet on innovation without changing its best traditions. It is exactly that which makes the company able to continuously improve the quality of their wines, while always promoting their land. Such careful management, along with the favorable climate conditions, the richness of its soil, the implementation of new biodynamic techniques, the accurate selection of wines and the careful vinification let Montaribaldi obtain a wide range of excellent, unique wines which are appreciated all over the world and which have become a clear example of the “glocal” philosophy.

Reviewed By 567alexanderp - Cambridge, United Kingdom

Friendly vineyard offering excellent tours and wine tastings in a nice setting (the inside space remains cool during the heatwave).

4. Museo del Grande Torino e della Leggenda Granata

Via G. b. de la Salle 87, 10095, Grugliasco Italy +39 333 985 9488 [email protected] http://www.museodeltoro.it
Excellent
89%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 152 reviews

Museo del Grande Torino e della Leggenda Granata

The Museo del Grande Torino e della Leggenda Granata is located in Via G.B. La Salle 87 at Grugliasco (TO) in the premises of the beautiful 17th century villa Claretta-Assandri where it can take advantage of about 650 square meters available so as to show our visitors many relics of the history of Torino from 1906 to today. Among these, we can enumerate the Balilla car belonged to Gigi Meroni, a part of the wooden grandstand of the stadium Filadelfia, the horn used by the "Trumpeter of Filadelfia" to boost the players of the Grande Torino, the cassette of the masseur still intact despite the tremendous impact as well as a wheel and a propeller of the aircraft of Superga. To give you an idea of ​​the richness of our collection, there are displayed original objects from 1906 to date, as well as hundreds of personal belongings owned by the players. The tours are all guided by our volunteers who will narrate you the story of our club often related to the historical events of our country.

5. Colle del Nivolet

Ceresole Reale Italy +39 011 860 6211 [email protected] http://www.pngp.it/nivolet
Excellent
87%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 297 reviews

Colle del Nivolet

Reviewed By pietrobombardieri - Province of Sondrio, Italy

Did this when there was lots of snow but was really hot.did with road bike,road is much improved and not super steep like gavia.rock climbs,waterfalls and wildlife everywhere.stunning lakes,i had to pinch myself,thought i'd died and gone to heaven!remote unspoilt ,if you bike or walk take a light rain jacket,the weather can turn instantly at 2612m.the ibex here is truely king of the mountain,saw them walk across a steep dam wall (serru) zig zag road switchbacks afford multiple views(and ease gradient) much like stelvio.if you want to experience a true remote wilderness then this is for you enjoy

6. Langhe landscapes UNESCO

Via Vernazza 6, 12051, Alba Italy http://www.paesaggivitivinicoli.it
Excellent
89%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 292 reviews

Langhe landscapes UNESCO

Reviewed By 840gabrielh - Bellaire, United States

Rolling hills, soft breezes, intense sun around harvest time, the entire Langhe is a treasure. Its curving roads deliver one scenery after another, with medieval castles, classic churches, cozy restaurants and lively wine bars. No wonder UNESCO listed the entire region as a patrimony of mankind. The region needs to be explored slowly: drive leisurely or ride a bike, or, if that is your style, hike. There are hundreds of hostels and B&Bs, hotels ranging from the inexpensive to the luxurious, and a similarly broad range of dining options. But you visit because of the wines. Arneis, Favorita, Cortese and the enormous flexibility of Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto and Moscato offer you an endless selection of wines for all tastes.

7. Fattoria dell'Aldone

Via Mozzalina 89, 28887, Omegna Italy +39 334 150 1170 [email protected] http://www.fattoriadellaldone.org/
Excellent
82%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 39 reviews

Fattoria dell'Aldone

Fattoria dell'Aldone nasce nell'Aprile 2016 come espansione didattica per l'asilo Elisa Beltrami di Cireggio. In meno di un'anno ha aperto le porte al pubblico offrendo numerosi servizi rivolti a famiglie, scuole ed enti territoriali. Eccellenza a livello regionale, Fattoria dell'Aldone vi accoglierà in un clima familiare, rilassante e diverso da altre attrazioni. Un parco dedicato e diverse aree dove poter vedere ed avvicinare molti animali. In struttura gli animali sono tutelati in modo minuzioso, destinati ad un decesso naturale, circondati da amore e tanta passione.

8. Sacred Mount Calvary of Domodossola

B.ta S.M. Calvario, n.5, 28845 Domodossola Italy +39 0324 241976 [email protected] http://www.sacromonte-domodossola.com/
Excellent
43%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 414 reviews

Sacred Mount Calvary of Domodossola

Reviewed By LizzyDomo

Walking straight up takes 20 minutes but taking longer you can enjoy the artwork of the individual chapels - the painting, the frescoes, the the scenery of the surrounding mountains - magic.

9. Sacra di San Michele

Via Alla Sacra 14 Colle della Croce Nera, 10057 Sant'Ambrogio di Torino Italy +39 011 939130 [email protected] http://www.sacradisanmichele.com/it
Excellent
75%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,965 reviews

Sacra di San Michele

This monument is a symbol of Piedmont Region and a place that inspired the writer Umberto Eco to conceive the best-seller “Il nome della rosa” ( The name of the rose ) , the Sacra of San Michele is an ancient abbey built between 983 and 987 on the top of mount Pirchiriano, 40 km from Turin. From it’s towers you can admire Turin and a breathtaking view of the Val di Susa. Inside the main Church of the Sacra, dating from the twelfth century, are buried members of House of Savoy (one of the oldest royal family in the world). Dedicated to the cult of the Archangel Michele, defender of the Christian people, the Sacra di San Michele fits inside a ruote of pilgrimage (long over 2000 km) wich runs from Saint-Michel ( France ) to Monte Sant’Angelo (Puglia). The history, the spiritual value and the landscape that sorrounds it trasform the Sacra in a special destination for visitors from all over the world.

Reviewed By DamCar65

When travelling France <> Italy, I often go via the Montgenèvre pass (on the Briançon/Turin road) and could see this monastery from the motorway. So for once, I made time to visit and was very moved. Absolutely wonderful. But as many have said – be prepared to walk, even if you come by car! Monastery founded in the late 900’s (so, over 1,000 years ago!) and was for many years under the Benedictine rule (currently with the Rosminians). Most of the monastery is in ruins (except the chapel), but you can still get a sense of the grandeur of the place. It is one of seven monasteries dedicated to St Michael linking Skellig Michael (Ireland) to Jerusalem. Saint Michael’s Mount (Cornwall, UK) and Mont Saint Michel (Normandy, France) are also part of the series. Take time to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the views. Surprisingly the gift shop and the café are not overpriced. Certainly will visit again and perhaps will make it a day-trip, walking from the valley floor.

10. Cantina Contratto

Via Giovanni Battista Giuliani 56, 14053 Canelli Italy +39 0141 823349 http://www.contratto.it/
Excellent
74%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 286 reviews

Cantina Contratto

Reviewed By mlg915190 - New York, United States

We booked a tour and tasting here and had the best time! Fabio was our tour guide, and there was one other couple and a group of 4 others with us. The cellars are spectacular, and it was very cool to learn about the wine making and aging process. Fabio was very knowledgeable and passionate about his job, which made the tour so informative and the tasting after a blast! We tried 3 different sparkling wines, as well a few other specialty products from Contratto. Served with cheese, breadsticks, salami, and hazelnuts, it was a perfect mid-day activity! We will be ordered a few cases of our favorites from the tasting for the holidays here in the US!

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.