If you're dreaming of rolling vineyards, truffle pasta, and world-class Barolo, Piedmont should be high on your wine travel bucket list.
📍 Where Is Piedmont and Why Go?
Piedmont (Piemonte) is located in northwest Italy, bordered by France and the Alps. It’s the home of Barolo, Barbaresco, and truffles, and it offers some of Italy’s most elegant, age-worthy wines. Unlike other wine regions, Piedmont still feels intimate and unpolished in the best way—fewer tour buses, more personal tastings, and lots of local charm.
🗓️ Best Time to Visit Piedmont
Fall (September–November): Prime time for grape harvest and white truffle season. Expect cooler weather, cozy food, and the full Piedmont experience.
Spring (April–June): Beautiful weather, fewer crowds, and great for scenic drives and wine tasting.
Summer: While it does get hot, it also doesn’t get as crowded compared to other Italian cities and you will get amazing vineyard views.
🚗 How to Get There (and Around)
Fly into Turin or Milan. From there, you can rent a car and be in Alba or Barolo in 1.5–2 hours.
Train: Turin to Alba is about 1.5 hours by train, but you’ll still want a car to get between villages.
Pro tip: Rent a small car—many village roads are narrow and winding.
🍷 How to Book Winery Visits
Many of the best producers in Piedmont are small, family-run estates—and most require appointments in advance.
Email or call to reserve
Expect intimate tastings, often with the winemaker or family.
Don’t expect a formal tasting room or endless pours. It’s personal, and that’s part of the charm.
See the list of top producers to try in the full Piedmont Wine Travel Guide
🗺️ Suggested 3-4 Day Piedmont Wine Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive & Settle in Alba
Stroll around town, check out restaurants and wine bars
Lots of wine shops and truffle shops as well!
Day 2-3: Stay in one of the wine towns around Barolo
Go wine tasting!
Visit all of the small towns like La Morra, Castillo di Serralunga d’Alba, Barbaresco, Castiglione Falletto
Lunch & dinner at wine restaurants
Get the Piedmont Wine Travel Guide with saved Google Maps for the full list of places to stay, restaurants with amazing view and wine lists