With chocolates, Barolo wines and tartufi among its culinary stars, Piedmont has always had an extra dose of richness (in more ways than one). The Italian region at the “foot of the mountains” and bordering France was once the center of the House of Savoy and had a brief stint hosting the national capital (Turin).
For both its culinary and its historic clout, Piedmont is a favorite of travel planners in the know for food-focused journeys. If you’re researching your next Italian destination, here are five ways to get a taste of Piedmont.